Melonellum: appeals filed in 25 courts; Prodi also signs. “A dangerous law” On electoral reform, the timetable for the case that will reach the Constitutional Court formally begins today. The first hearing has already been scheduled by Conchita Sannino 26 October 2026
Mattarella at the Festival of the Regions: ‘Protecting healthcare is an absolute priority’. Warning about fake news The President of the Republic’s speech in Florence by Concetto Vecchio 26 October 2026
Weapons for Ukraine: Crosetto pushes for action. Tajani: “New package ready” The allies warned the Lega (League) leader, who had stated at the party congress: “No more money or ammunition”. The Defence Minister: “Our position on this cannot change” by Gabriella Cerami 26 October 2026
Matone leaves the Lega and joins Forza Italia: “It represents an enlightened centre-right coalition” The former magistrate’s decision comes in the wake of the Lega’s congress, which re-elected Salvini as secretary by Gabriella Cerami 26 October 2026
Alfieri: “No compromises on the conflict in Ukraine: government divided, Italy’s stance at risk” The Democratic Party senator said: “On the issue of arms, Salvini has torn away a veil of hypocrisy; his sympathies for Putin are well known. There is no longer a majority” by Antonio Fraschilla 26 October 2026
Salvini attacks journalists: ‘Servants’. Controversy ensues Insults directed at *La Repubblica*, *Il Corriere* and *Il Foglio*. Bartoli (Odg): “For him, journalists are either enemies or friends, just like in Russia and China” 26 October 2026
Ukraine: Meloni calls Salvini: “You’re putting me in a difficult position.” The moves towards a June election The League politician puts the brakes on: he will not bring the motion to halt the bill before the Cdm now, but he opposes the 2027 aid bill. FdI’s position in Parliament: yes to autonomy by March by Lorenzo De Cicco 26 October 2026
Electoral law: if that bonus is the triumph of high-handedness The Court will assess whether it is consistent with the principles of the Constitution. With the 42 per cent threshold, the voter loses all control over the real meaning of their choice by Gustavo Zagrebelsky 26 October 2026
Schlein to M5s and Avs: “We must act quickly, for Kiev, EU negotiator” The secretary in Montepulciano: “We must start from the Charter’s rejection of war. Support for the invaded people.” The Pd reformists are calling for more: the deadlock is solely Putin’s fault from our special correspondent Giovanna Vitale 26 October 2026
The truce within the party remains fragile, with absentees and leading figures leaving early. Giorgetti: “No, not everything is fine” The Deputy Prime Minister brandished his sword: “From today, I won’t forgive.” Zaia put the brakes on his role as deputy: “Let’s not put the cart before the horse” by Paolo Berizzi 26 October 2026
La Russa sues Ponzani over the events of ’73: “I’ll withdraw the lawsuit if she apologises”. The historian: “I won’t do that” The President of the Senate has decided to take legal action over a comment made by the professor on the programme ‘Otto e mezzo’ regarding Milan’s Black Thursday and the killing of Officer Marino: “No responsibility”. The opposition has expressed solidarity with the academic a cura della redazione Politica 25 October 2026
Mattarella: “It is up to governments to sow the seeds of peace, but everyone must play their part” The head of state’s message to the Community of Sant’Egidio on the occasion of the international meeting for peace in Assisi 25 October 2026
Schlein steps up the pace: “We must act quickly; we’re not starting from scratch.” And to Meloni: “Don’t criminalise young people” Today marks the end of the three-day event organised by the major faction of the Democratic Party in Montepulciano. Closing address by the Pd secretary from our special correspondent Giovanna Vitale 25 October 2026
Lega congress: Salvini confirmed as secretary, urges end to Kyiv funding and vows government will serve full term The minister secured 465 votes against Garavaglia’s 146 by Matteo Pucciarelli 25 October 2026
Meloni and the warning to her allies. Speculation of resignation in March following the EU Council in Rome The first available date for the vote would be 16 May. The most likely scenario is an election day in June alongside the local elections. The right is stepping up the search for candidates by Lorenzo De Cicco 25 October 2026
Broad centre-left alliance, talks begin. Schlein, Conte and Avs are set to meet this week The leaders have been in touch and agreed: a meeting on the timing and details of the programme. The centrists are excluded for now. The Pd: we’ll draw up a synthesis. The M5s: we’ll govern together by Serena Riformato 25 October 2026
The Pd is drawing up its road map: “Manifesto by the end of the year, primaries in early February” Taruffi in Montepulciano: “Initiatives from the grassroots too”. The major faction of the Democrats wants to step up the pace. A war of words with the reformists over Ukraine from our special correspondent Giovanna Vitale 25 October 2026
Salvini parries the blows and pushes his own people forward: “They are after positions” The Deputy Prime Minister listened silently to the speeches and was preparing to ask all leaders, starting today “greater commitment” by Matteo Pucciarelli 25 October 2026
