The Deputy Prime Minister commemorates the Nazi-Fascist massacre. He emphasises the distance from the Allies and says: “The Italian Fascists were accomplices. Democratic values are founded on the war of liberation.” He also acknowledges the role of the “partisan brigades”. Meanwhile, the campaign against bureaucracy is causing discontent amongst Forza Italia ministers

The fact-finding inquiry into prisons requested by Tajani’s party has been launched, but has been accompanied by a heated exchange between the centre-right MP Calderone and Giusi Bartolozzi, former chief of staff to the Minister of Justice

Regarding the draft bill on criminal responsibility for minors, Forza Italia members say they “were not consulted”. They are now calling for a technical debate in Parliament. Mulè: “We will not back down on wiretapping”

For the Berlusconi family, the best law is the Rosatellum because it allows Forza Italia to play a central role. FI senators have been put on alert. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister wants a signal on fuel prices (even though there are no funds available)

It’s not just about electoral law: issues relating to the justice system (including self-defence) could highlight divisions within Forza Italia. And the Prime Minister fears that the parliamentary group might act as it did on the issue of preferential votes