Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti announced Italy's plan to request the EU increase spending targets to 0.6% of GDP for energy and 0.9% for defense. This initiative, part of a unified center-right resolution, requires parliamentary approval and aims to provide significant financial flexibility for Italy over the next three years.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Giorgetti to the Chamber: "We will ask the EU to increase spending by 0.6% of…

Italian Minister Giorgetti announced plans to request the EU increase spending on energy and defense, with specific targets for GDP contributions. This move requires parliamentary approval and involves significant financial flexibility for Italy over the next three years, pending negotiations with…

ANSA: Italy to Ask EU for 0.6% for Energy, 0.9% for Defense

Italian Minister Giorgetti announced to the Chamber that Italy will request 0.6% of GDP for energy and 0.9% for defense spending from the EU, as part of a unified center-right resolution.

ANSA: Live: National Safeguard Clause Activation, Giorgetti at the Chamber

A live stream covers the activation of the national safeguard clause, with Giorgetti speaking in the Chamber of Deputies.

Italy has officially approved a decree concerning facial recognition technology, incorporating significant changes, particularly regarding the collection of biometric data in public spaces.

Il Post: Italy Approves Facial Recognition Decree with Modifications

Italy has approved a decree on facial recognition, with significant changes concerning the collection of biometric data in public spaces.

The Italian government has adopted a more moderate position in its discussions with Spain regarding funding for immigration hubs, signaling a de-escalation in the previous confrontation over the issue.

la Repubblica: Immigration Clash: Italian Government Softens Stance with Madrid on Hub Funds

A confrontation over funding for immigration hubs sees the Italian government moderating its position in discussions with Spain.

Two individuals are missing after a car, involved in a police chase overnight in Turin, plunged into the Po River.

La Stampa: Car Ends Up in Po River in Turin After Chase

A car plunged into the Po River in Turin during a police chase overnight, resulting in two individuals going missing.

Former Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove is involved in a political scandal concerning leaked chat messages, leading to a vote and committee rejection of a prosecutor's request, sending the case back.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Delmastro is the new nephew of Mubarak: everyone pre-empted for the vote on…

In a political scandal dubbed "il caso bisteccheria," Minister Delmastro is at the center of a vote concerning leaked chat messages. Ministers and parliamentarians are summoned for a secret ballot, while the relevant committee rejects a request from prosecutors, sending the case back.

A new discount on fuel taxes has been implemented, set to remain in effect until August 25th. This extension comes amidst reports of rising tensions within the government.

La Stampa: Fuel Tax Cut: New Discount Until August 25th, Government Tense

A new discount on fuel taxes will be in effect until August 25th, amidst rising tensions within the government.

Italian youths have recounted a harrowing experience in Bulgaria, detailing a terrifying night following a neo-Nazi assault. They suggested they might have been targeted due to their religious attire.

Corriere della Sera: Nazi assault in Bulgaria, the night of anguish recounted by Italian youths…

Italian youths recount a terrifying night in Bulgaria following a neo-Nazi assault, suggesting they may have been targeted due to their religious attire.

Amidst the ongoing heatwave emergency, there is a growing call to rethink and redesign urban spaces to better adapt to and cope with rising temperatures.

La Stampa: Heat Emergency: Cities Need Redesigned Spaces

The current heatwave emergency necessitates rethinking urban spaces to better cope with rising temperatures.