Italy and Spain have common interests in Europe; to scupper the agreement on the Ceuta deal is a bizarre mistake, a propaganda stunt that echoes like a gigantic belch. Meloni cannot simply deny her immigration policy in this way

“An act of contempt towards the state institutions at the very moment when Italy is paying tribute to 262 victims,” says the Prime Minister. Fidanza (FdI): “The left must distance itself.” The trade union secretary’s response: “Lies. She’s got sunstroke.” The Belgian trade union FGTB has claimed responsibility for the act

A war of words between Spain and Italy. Palazzo Chigi: “We will not accept ultimatums” and the borders will remain closed until 15 August. The Interior Ministry’s stance. Salvini attacks the Spanish Prime Minister: “Shut up and control your own borders”. And on the Interior Ministry: “I won’t be announcing my visit to Pontida”

“I will continue to sing his songs, and to thank him for giving us such moving moments. I will do so even though he probably wouldn’t be pleased about it. But I am grateful to him for the contribution he made to my personal development.” Between quotes and accusations: the complicated relationship between the Prime Minister and the singer-songwriter who died today

The budget deviation is put to a vote, but the League corrects the centre-right on the Safe issue and the leader of the M5S sets the tone for the broad coalition. Guerini’s protest

The general is at Montecitorio for a press conference on energy and migrants. “Salvini? He doesn’t count for anything. Will I become an MP? We’ll see – I feel like a fish out of water here.”

The Council of Ministers has approved a new discount on diesel and new recruitment for border operations. “A 245 million measure – we’ve made cuts to the ministries. They won’t be happy,” admits Giorgetti. Meloni: “It’s a complex phase; let’s try to do our bit.” 

From invitations to village festivals to videos by Vannacci & co., the kitsch graphics generated by artificial intelligence are all the rage. The ‘slopaganda’ phenomenon