After almost eighteen hours of negotiations, a draft framework agreement has been signed between the CGIL, CISL and UIL trade unions and thirteen employers’ organisations. The core of the text focuses on restoring purchasing power, setting firm deadlines for contract renewals and assessing the weighting of the trade unions.

Two films from the 1970s are back in cinemas, featuring demonic possessions and sex.

There are many parties responsible for this situation: it is wrong to seek to apportion blame; we need to reflect on the future. We need more politics, clear rules that leave little room for interpretation

The common messages that the government and the opposition can convey, following the French model, where Macron brought party leaders together at the Élysée Palace for a briefing by the intelligence services and the National Front condemned Russian intimidation

Radio Popolare is resisting the public prosecutor’s summons and insisting on the distinction between judicial allegations and political struggle. This stance has sparked anger amongst some of its listeners, who are unable to distinguish between dissent and a desire for retribution. This rift will also play a part in the choice of the next mayor.

The Prime Minister aims to regain ground in the South (and keep protests at bay, which could flare up again as the election approaches). The idea of having Arianna Meloni stand as a candidate in southern constituencies too, and the proposals to counter the Citizens’ Income scheme

The Svimez report credits the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) with the South’s catch-up, but points out that the momentum is waning as investment dries up. Growth has remained tied to public spending, without producing sustainable development. And the bill – between debt and a failure to converge – risks being higher than expected.

One call is not enough. The strength May May gives to the people of Myanmar to resist the regime, and the bright future that awaits them without ever compromising their freedoms. Interview with the Burmese leader’s son

Successful seminarians, pastors and senators. All members of the Democratic Party. Is this a reversal of the trend compared with the religious right? Paradoxically, it is the American Catholic left that is expressing doubts.

Freedom of expression should be defended, but in France a judge has accused Michel Houellebecq of “complicity in incitement to discrimination, hatred or violence against Islam”. The danger that Europe too could end up like Algeria, where Kamel Daud is in prison for having written a great novel about the “black decade”

Washington is pressing for the implementation of Trump’s plan for Gaza to be speeded up. American envoys have stepped up their contacts with Israeli politicians, whilst reconstruction work has already begun in Rafah. Netanyahu, however, insists on the disarmament of Hamas and is trying to buy time 

Eni, Enel and GSE top the list of Italy’s largest companies. State-owned firms occupy the top spots, whilst Prysmian is the leading private company. The defence sector is making headway, but industry remains hampered by energy costs and competition from China

The government aims to curb pension expenditure and allocate the resources to bolster the disposable income of employees and households.

The Under-Secretary of State for Labour presents ‘Quota 64’ as a catalyst for technological innovation in businesses and urges people to consult ChatGPT to refute claims that the pension revaluation has been cut