The former public prosecutor in the ‘Mani Pulite’ investigation, and former star of the ‘Sì’ campaign in the referendum, had lunch today at the Chamber of Deputies with Donzelli. The party was considering his candidacy for the High Council of the Judiciary (CSM), but group leaders Craxi and Costa have put the brakes on, issuing a scathing statement: ‘No agreement; it is a matter of principle.’ Tomorrow, a blank ballot, whilst the ‘Azzurri’ are weighing up the candidacies of Zanettin and Sisto.

The head of FdI’s organisational wing, alongside Montaruli, Kelany and others, acts as a ‘watchdog’ for his MPs against mavericks. ‘For the left, it is indecent that in Italy those who secure one more vote are in charge,’ he says. And a cross appears, drawn by MP Elisabetta Lancellotta. Bignami: ‘Even the opposition voted for the bill.’

The Prime Minister’s call to action: “Go out and canvass for votes.” And she warns: I will not tolerate those who stay in Rome drinking away their time, whilst I am working and have no private life

The Prime Minister at the Gioventù Nazionale rally in Rome: “A regulation on the maximum number of foreign pupils per class will be introduced in the Council of Ministers.” On the PD secretary: “Say something true when you criticise us; I’ll pass it to you under the table.” And on the car tax exemption: “But how dare those who botched the Superbonus have the nerve to criticise us?”

Confirmations and new appointments: Meloni’s supporters are working on party teams and electoral lists. Speculation at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Labour. Meanwhile, there could be former administrators in Parliament.

Whilst the Defence Minister warns of the risks of hybrid warfare, in the European Parliament, FdI votes alongside Vannacci and the Lega against a body tasked with tackling foreign interference. The Melonian MEP said: “Crosetto is right, but the crux of democratic resilience has nothing to do with drones and could become yet another tool in the hands of someone in the EU to judge and interfere in member states’ elections, even against the conservatives.”

The Health Minister’s scepticism towards the Covid commission, which ‘doesn’t win votes’, is raising eyebrows amongst Meloni’s supporters, who already have a replacement lined up in the event of a victory in the general election.