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- Sunday, 4 October 2026 · Analysis
First National Plan against frailty in the elderly approved
The Council of Ministers passes the measure to strengthen home care and socio-health services for non-self-sufficient people. The news comes from a single source, with no independent confirmation available.
- Sunday, 4 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Deputy Justice Minister Alberto Balboni has pledged commitment to restoring a dedicated prison administration office to Liguria, currently merged with the Piedmont and Aosta Valley Oversight Office, according to the Sappe union. Liguria Notizie
- Sunday, 4 October 2026 · Lead Story
The Chamber rejects the preliminary objections, electoral law heading toward secret ballot
The opposition's five preliminary objections on constitutionality rejected; the government will call three confidence votes on 6 and 7 October, final vote by secret ballot on the 8th.
- Sunday, 4 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The Council of Ministers approved a decree-law on remediation, circular economy and climate risk management, together with the first National Plan for the care of frailty and lack of self-sufficiency among the elderly population, with an allocation of over one and a half billion euros. CdM Statement No.191
- Saturday, 3 October 2026 · Analysis
Budget, government approves 28-billion deviation for energy and defence
The Council of Ministers approved the Public Finance Planning Document with an extra deficit intended to cover spending on energy and defence.
- Saturday, 3 October 2026 · Analysis
Electoral law, the Chamber rejects the preliminary objections: final vote on October 8
The opposition's constitutional objections were rejected by secret ballot. The government will call a confidence vote on October 5 on the first three articles, after which the chamber will vote on the final text.
- Saturday, 3 October 2026 · Analysis
October 7 demonstrations, the Interior Ministry orders enhanced security measures
Ahead of the anniversary of the Hamas attack against Israel, the Interior Ministry convened the relevant authorities to define an enhanced security plan across the national territory.
- Saturday, 3 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
At the opening ceremony of the Genoa Boat Show, Mayor Silvia Salis was not included in the ribbon-cutting. The Democratic Party called it an institutional snub by the government; Giorgia Meloni said she was sorry and called the mayor. Source: Il Fatto Quotidiano.
- Saturday, 3 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
A meeting at the Interior Ministry ordered stepped-up security measures ahead of demonstrations planned for October 7, a sensitive anniversary internationally. Source: ANSA.
- Friday, 2 October 2026 · Analysis
General strike of October 2nd: participation in schools, healthcare and transport
A day of multi-sector union mobilization involves transport, schools and healthcare in Italy, with rail service guaranteed during specific time slots.
- Friday, 2 October 2026 · Analysis
Electoral law, the Chamber rejects the preliminary objections: final vote on October 8
Constitutionality objections raised by the opposition rejected by secret ballot. Before the final vote, three confidence motions on the first articles of the text.
- Friday, 2 October 2026 · Analysis
Meloni asks Brussels for budget flexibility, Commission replies it has already granted it
The premier wrote on October 1st to the President of the EU Commission asking that the impact of inflation on public finances be taken into account. Brussels replies that it had already acted, even before formally receiving the letter.
- Thursday, 1 October 2026 · Analysis
School decree in the Official Gazette: details on thresholds and penalties
Text of the decree-law signed by Mattarella published: 30% cap from 2027/2028, fund for Italian language and fines for covered faces.
- Thursday, 1 October 2026 · Analysis
Schengen with Spain, Piantedosi orders third extension of border controls
The Interior Ministry extends the suspension of air and sea border controls with Madrid by another 15 days, citing critical issues linked to the Ceuta crisis. Spain responds with a matching extension.
- Thursday, 1 October 2026 · Analysis
Former Ilva, Court of Appeal reserves decision on new stay request
After the rejection on September 11 that we reported on, a second petition from Ilva and Acciaierie d'Italia remains undecided: timing, according to legal sources, might not be short.
- Thursday, 1 October 2026 · Analysis
Inflation at 4.2%, Meloni asks Brussels for more fiscal headroom
The premier announces a letter to the European Commission seeking flexibility on public accounts after prices jumped to a three-year high, ahead of the upcoming Ecofin meeting.
- Thursday, 1 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The Ministry of the Interior has ordered a further 15-day extension of the suspension of free movement rules with Spain, as part of internal border control measures. Source: ANSA.
- Thursday, 1 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The month includes mobilizations on October 2 and October 30, affecting transport, schools and healthcare; a national sector-wide mobilization for schools is added on October 16. Source: Leggo.
- Thursday, 17 September 2026 · Analysis
Electoral law, debate in the Chamber starts on September 28
Minister Ciriani announces the schedule for the passage through the Chamber: general debate from September 28, final vote expected in the first week of October.
- Thursday, 17 September 2026 · Analysis
Former Ilva, Court of Appeal upholds hot-end shutdown: Supreme Court to rule October 20
Ilva and Acciaierie d'Italia's request for a stay was rejected: the shutdown remains set for October 28. Meanwhile the first layoffs begin among supply-chain workers and the government postpones the expected decree.
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