The spread is up (to 100 points), but so too is the rift between the secretary and the ‘defectors’ from Forza Italia (Zangrillo, Mulè). The ‘stunt’ by the President of Calabria, on tour to promote his new book. The Deputy Prime Minister’s challenge: ‘Anyone who wants to should stand as a candidate at the party conferences’

The Prime Minister and the chairwoman of Mondadori would, in theory, have everything going for them: they are both women, well-educated, ambitious, and, in a sense, both act as a bulwark against right-wing extremism. Yet, in recent times, within government circles and within the ranks of Fratelli d’Italia, a frenzy has arisen concerning Marina

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)