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