MIDTERMS TODAYThe civil war amongst the Republicans has already begun. And it won’t be a short oneFrom Rod Dreher to Edward Feser, right through to Robert George. Steve Bannon, in an interview with the Financial Times, said that the day after the mid-term elections, the Republican Party would be rocked by a civil war. Reading the statements from intellectuals in this camp, it feels as though the drums are already beating.diMatteo Matzuzzi2 NOV 26
asdLeonardo Del Vecchio wants Delfin all to himself (and so does the Czech tycoon)The battle for Leonardo Del Vecchio’s fortune is being played out amidst debts, family ambitions and major financial manoeuvres. Leonardino wants to buy out the other heirs, but Delfin is also facing a bid from the Czech businessman Strnad: yet another piece of Italian capitalism risks ending up abroaddiStefano Cingolani2 NOV 26
EDITORIALS‘Chicken coop’ classes are those taught by teachersProtests against cuts to education fail to take account of the demographic decline. According to the Agnelli Foundation, the fall in pupil numbers will lead to the closure of around 40,000 classes by 2030diRedazione2 NOV 26
THE ATTACKFridges in supermarkets across Europe have been hacked againFrom Belgium to Estonia, the attack on freezers has affected over 100 retail outlets, forcing them to throw away tonnes of food. EU Agriculture Commissioner Hansen has sounded the alarm: “An attempt to disrupt the food supply.”diRedazione2 NOV 26
the profileWho is Hasan Piker, the anti-Zionist streamer and mouthpiece of the American radical left?From Twitch to the Democratic primaries, via the claim that 9/11 was ‘deserved’ and the defence of Mao, Piker is a goldmine for the Republicans, who are seeking to link him to progressive candidates. And at the same time, he is a problem for the Democratic establishment, as in the case of the Senate candidate in Michigan, Abdul El-SayeddiMarco Arvati2 NOV 26
1941 – 2026William Nordhaus. The legacy of the Nobel laureate who studied how to reconcile economic growth with environmental protectionFrom economic growth to global warming, Nordhaus has sought to measure what is often overlooked in traditional accounts: the value of innovation, the cost of political choices, and the price of emissions. His lesson remains a call not to separate environmental objectives from their economic consequencesdiCarlo Stagnaro2 NOV 26
olive s5 e10Leo Ostigard and the defence’s verdictThe Norwegian centre-back is not particularly tall, is not especially fast, and lacks the burst of speed needed to anticipate the play, yet he has managed to make his shortcomings fade into the background by becoming a radardiGiovanni Battistuzzi2 NOV 26
The photosThe bodies of the four soldiers who died in Bosnia have been returned to Italy. Mattarella pays tributeThe coffins of the officers who died last Thursday following a helicopter crash have returned to Rome. The President of the Republic paid his respects to the remains of Simone Ruggia, Claudio Marchesi, Franco Adriano Zecchillo and Laura Procacci. Meloni, Crosetto and Tajani were present. The state funerals will take place tomorrow.diRedazione2 NOV 26
still imageDiego Moreira’s stamp on the derbyJust as Inter were at their best, the Milan winger managed to turn the match around, setting the Rossoneri’s celebrations alight with a free-kickdiEnrico Veronese2 NOV 26
Formula 1“Kimi Antonelli? Someone like him comes along once every twenty years,” says former world champion AndrettiPassing the baton. “Extremely popular in the pits, respected by champions. We in Italy are proud to have someone like him representing Formula 1,” says Mario Andretti, the 1978 champion, to Umberto Zapelloni on the podcast “Fuoricampo. Parole di sport”diRedazione2 NOV 26
Formula 1In the tears of Andrea Kimi AntonelliThe Italian driver has won the Formula 1 World Championship. His tears were proof that joy is capable of making even a man who has no qualms about racing at over three hundred kilometres per hour in a single-seater feel very human indeeddiGiovanni Battistuzzi2 NOV 26
The caseThe public prosecutor’s office has reopened the investigation into the death of Pier Paolo Pasolini. A new witness is to be interviewed.After two unsuccessful attempts, prosecutors in Rome have opened a new investigation into the events that took place in Ostia exactly fifty-one years ago. “I cannot hide my emotion and satisfaction at the decision taken by the public prosecutor’s office,” says lawyer Stefano MaccionidiRedazione2 NOV 26
Serie ALazio’s darkest hour has turned into a whirlwind of light-heartednessFrom that shock opening match against Mantova to standing alone at the top of Serie A after ten matchdays, Rino Gattuso’s winning formula remains a mystery yet to be unravelled.diFederico Giorgetti2 NOV 26
from the Wall Street JournalFrance is in turmoil, and Bernard-Henri Lévy watches with anguish as his country sinks into nihilism“The worst thing is that the two main political forces now have a vested interest in the unrest: Le Pen because she would come to power, Mélenchon because he would take control of the streets,” the French philosopher tells the Wall Street Journal2 NOV 26
An international edition of Il FoglioPascal Bruckner on the “gigantic national banquet”, decadence and the “creeping civil war”“The rifts are evident, as is the risk of a widespread conflagration. France presents the spectacle of a country in decline, obsessed with the idea of making its own situation even worse.”2 NOV 26
An international edition of Il FoglioTowards the absolute unknownNobel Laureate in Literature Maalouf: “We could realise our greatest hopes or plunge the human race into slavery and destruction”2 NOV 26
In SpainThe two Italian victims of the Toledo train crash have been identifiedSpanish authorities have confirmed that the victims are Ana Martina Conte Grand and Daniela Millán Parlanti, confirming their inclusion among the at least 69 confirmed victims of the collision between the high-speed trainsdiRedazione2 NOV 26
A cap on magistrates’ salariesThe government is introducing a stopgap measure to curb future pay rises for magistratesIn Article 67 of the draft Budget Bill, the government has included a provision aimed at amending the method for calculating contractual pay rises for magistrates – or rather, at reinstating the method that was in force prior to the groundbreaking rulings by the Council of StatediLuciano Capone2 NOV 26
the interviewA cautious move that is not enough to revive Italy. Ignazio Visco speaksInvesting in innovation, training and young people to boost productivity. The agenda of the former Governor of the Bank of ItalydiDavide Mattone2 NOV 26
SoundCheckA new surge in gas prices loomsOn Tuesday, Arera will announce the gas price for October for vulnerable customers. Estimates suggest a figure of around 1.8 euros per cubic metre: this would be the highest level ever recorded, even higher than the peak reached in December 2022diLorenzo Borga2 NOV 26
sense of belongingToo rational, the reformists need to rethink their approach if they are to have any influence on the leftPolitics is not just about rationality; it is also about emotions, and the ability to recognise and mobilise those emotions. When it comes to Ukraine, it seems that talking about weapons, borders and international law is not enough. We also need the emotions associated with national identity, which stir people’s heartsdiClaudia Mancina2 NOV 26
The fourth estate halvedThe news industry is struggling in Donald Trump’s imperial AmericaThe US President detests the liberal press and fringe TV channels. The consensus-building machine and its tentacles reaching into social media. The new masters and the pitfalls of the digital world. A report on the eve of the mid-term electionsdiStefano Cingolani2 NOV 26
towards the voteAll the populist movements in the running for the mid-term elections (beyond Trump)America goes to the polls. Trump is no longer as popular as he used to be, but neither are the Democrats. The Democrats are divided, the polls suggest a turning point, and there are unresolved issues at the White House. It is impossible to predict how the president will react in the face of defeatdiAndrea Graziosi2 NOV 26
at the weekend in WarsawIn Poland, the coup is directed against the rule of law and dates back to 2015The Tusk–Nawrocki conflict and the destabilising interpretations of the anti-European far right. The problem of how to dismantle an illiberal democracydiDavid Carretta2 NOV 26
from New YorkYeman Crippa’s thirteen extra seconds at the New York MarathonThe Italian runner finished second behind the Swede Andreas Almegren. With this result, he has automatically qualified for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: “Beyond the result, I’ve come to appreciate the uniqueness of this marathon.”diStefano Vegliani2 NOV 26
Formula 1Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the Formula 1 world championIn Mexico City, the Italian driver finished third and celebrated his title between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, on a podium featuring eleven world titles. There are good reasons to believe that the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history will not be a one-off winner.diFabio Tavelli2 NOV 26
Il Foglio’s supplementsThe New West. The passion for prairies and ranches that has made them more romantic (and more expensive)Wyoming, Montana, Idaho: the last bastion of the Frontier. Thanks to series such as “Yellowstone”, they have entered the collective imagination. Between speculation and resistancediFrancesco De Leo2 NOV 26
the weekend supplementsThe Secrets of "Il Trovatore". The adventurous life of a masterpieceCavour singing ‘Di quella pira’, the C in the chest register that was never written down, quarrels and bereavements. An opera born of a thousand contrasts. The libretto was in Spanish and Verdi never read it in the original. Giuseppina Strepponi’s home-made translationdiMario Leone2 NOV 26
MagazineE.T.’s father is Italian and has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of FameCarlo Rambaldi, a master of magic, has earned a star on the Walk of Fame for his ability to breathe life into mechanical creatures. From Spielberg to Lynch, even in the age of artificial intelligence, there is still room for his handcrafted creationsdiGiulio Silvano2 NOV 26
the weekend supplementsThe year of stolen masterpieces. Since the Louvre heist, there has been an endless string of art theftsWorks of art are often used as a means of payment, either directly or indirectly, in large-scale drug deals or arms trafficking. But behind this, there are no longer the sophisticated thieves of yesteryeardiPaolo Valentino2 NOV 26