The agenda presented in Cernobbio by the secretary is somewhat contradictory: on the one hand, it fails to take account of the centre-left’s actions within the EU and in the regions; on the other, it is not very different from some of the policies set out by the Meloni
government

What is there to say whilst Schlein remains silent? In the meantime, whether on social media or in person, others are stepping in – the many who have declared themselves willing to stand in the primaries, despite the silence of Majorino, who seemed to be Schlein’s ideal candidate. Meanwhile, the young, far-left Pacini is preparing for the release of his book: "Una cosa di sinistra"

An Italian parliamentary delegation, led by Centinaio (Lega), has arrived in Taiwan to engage in diplomacy and business (tech). The only party absent is Elly Schlein’s party. But how can the main opposition party hope to understand China if it only talks to Beijing? 

In Ceglie Messapica, as part of an event organised by Affaritaliani, two hundred young people from across the political spectrum gathered to discuss proposals, projects and ideas. The proposals from Fdi and the PD received the most votes. The focus was on work experience placements and tax cuts. Afterwards, everyone set about making orecchiette.

The former Defence Minister and architect of the Ulivo coalition told Il Foglio: “The time has come for Schlein and Conte to talk to each other, looking each other in the eye”, starting with foreign policy and the leadership of the coalition. To the Democrats: “Enough of these shenanigans. The PD’s faction leaders seem to want to weaken the party leader”

On the left now, in order to avoid the ‘gazebos’, they are hoping that the new electoral law will not be passed: “Fontana, Romeo, Zaia and Fedriga will not give up the single-member constituencies”. Meanwhile, other suggestions for third-party candidates are emerging

The Council of Ministers has approved an extension to the excise duty cut, but the PD secretary insists: target windfall profits. The energy spokesperson for the employers’ organisation says: “We are opposed to this. It smacks of a policy devoid of ideas.”

The leader of the M5S has written a manifesto-style letter on ‘woke’ culture and the left. He is setting out his position ahead of the September primaries, with the evergreen ‘no’ to rearmament. Malpezzi: ‘Use it to talk about inequalities’. Sensi: ‘They jump on the debate of the moment and attack the PD’. Quartapelle: ‘Second thoughts on “woke”? I preferred the one on the Superbonus’.

The Democratic Party’s economics spokesperson has expressed his agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: the state should remain a shareholder in Monte. Intesa Sanpaolo’s offer