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Friday, September 18, 2026
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The government is actively pursuing its legislative agenda, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planning two confidence votes on the electoral law and a swift move to address lifetime pensions for politicians. This comes as Meloni also engages in energy diplomacy, visiting Norway to secure vital gas supplies, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage energy challenges.
Meanwhile, political figures are in the news for various reasons. Protests have erupted in Turin against a convention featuring Roberto Vannacci. Former Five Star Movement politician Alessandro Di Battista has been discharged from the hospital, and Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has proposed deploying Italian military vessels to the Bab el-Mandeb strait, even without immediate EU consensus.
Social and economic issues also gained attention, with reports highlighting significant gender discrimination and a pay gap in Italian factories. Additionally, an investigation is underway into the state's decision to dismantle a successful rehabilitation model at the Gorgona correctional facility.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is moving forward with two confidence votes on the electoral law and aims for a swift resolution on lifetime pensions for politicians, with a vote anticipated in early October. This push highlights the government's focus on key legislative reforms.
Il Fatto Quotidiano:
Meloni's Priorities: Two Confidence Votes on Electoral Law and a Blitz Idea on…
Italian Prime Minister Meloni's government plans two confidence votes on the electoral law and a swift move to address lifetime pensions for politicians, with a vote expected in early October.
Il Fatto Quotidiano:
Electoral Law, Meloni is Now in a Hurry: Escape Route Found for Lifetime…
Prime Minister Meloni is reportedly pushing for the electoral law and has found a way to address lifetime pensions, despite potential parliamentary challenges.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has traveled to Norway as part of ongoing official visits to secure energy resources. Domestically, Elly Schlein, Secretary of the Democratic Party, expressed surprise at 'friendly fire' incidents and stated there are no negotiations regarding energy policy, while Prime Minister Meloni contacted the Democratic Party secretary on energy issues.
Il Post:
Meloni Visits Norway to Secure Gas Supplies
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has traveled to Norway as part of ongoing official visits aimed at securing energy resources, following previous trips to Algeria and Gulf countries.
la Repubblica:
Energy, Schlein's surprise at friendly fire: 'No negotiations'
Elly Schlein expresses surprise at 'friendly fire' incidents, stating there are no negotiations regarding energy policy.
la Repubblica:
Premier Meloni calls Democratic Party secretary on energy, but elite in the…
Prime Minister Meloni contacted the Democratic Party secretary regarding energy issues, but tensions remain within the broader political field.
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Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has proposed deploying Italian military vessels to the Bab el-Mandeb strait to ensure trade traffic, even without immediate consensus from the European Union.
ANSA:
Crosetto's plan: Italian ships in Bab el-Mandeb without waiting for the EU
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto proposes deploying Italian military vessels to the Bab el-Mandeb strait to ensure trade traffic, even without EU consensus.
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Antonio Tajani, Secretary of Forza Italia, has reportedly purged members like Zangrillo, labeling them 'deserters,' amidst reports of controversial dinners involving Francesca Pascale and dissenting party members. Separately, an investigation is looking into former Five Star Movement members, including Federico Pizzarotti, and their current involvement in drone deals related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Il Fatto Quotidiano:
Tajani Purges Zangrillo and Others as 'Deserters'; Pascale's Dinners with Rebels
Antonio Tajani, a key figure in Forza Italia, has reportedly purged members like Zangrillo, labeling them 'deserters,' amidst reports of controversial dinners involving Pascale and dissenting party members.
Il Fatto Quotidiano:
Pizzarotti and Other Ex-5S Members: From 'Vaffa-Days' to a Passion for Drone…
The article investigates the past activism of former Five Star Movement members, including Pizzarotti, and their current involvement in drone deals related to the conflict in Ukraine.
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New reports highlight significant gender discrimination in Italian factories, where women earn less than men for equivalent roles and receive fewer bonuses. A report from the metalworkers' union Fiom indicates that men earn, on average, over 5,000 euros more than women annually.
Il Fatto Quotidiano:
Women Discriminated in Factories: 'Equal Pay for Equal Work? They Earn Less'
A report highlights gender discrimination in Italian factories, where women earn less than men for equivalent roles and receive fewer bonuses.
Il Fatto Quotidiano:
Men Paid 12% More Than Women, Fiom Report: 'On Average Over 5,000 Euros More'
A report from the metalworkers' union Fiom reveals a significant gender pay gap in Italy, with men earning, on average, over 5,000 euros more than women annually.
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An investigation is questioning why the state is dismantling the Gorgona correctional facility in Tuscany, an innovative prison where inmates work and have a low re-offending rate, despite its proven success in rehabilitation.
Corriere della Sera:
Italy's Innovative Prison: Why is the State Dismantling a Successful Model?
An investigation into the Gorgona correctional facility in Tuscany, where inmates work and do not re-offend, questions why the state is dismantling this successful rehabilitation model.
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Discussions around the car tax (bollo auto) continue, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reconsidering a policy previously proposed by Silvio Berlusconi. The average cost is reported at 163 euros per vehicle, and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini claims 24 million beneficiaries from related measures.
La Stampa:
Car Tax: What You Need to Know About Deadlines and Savings
This article provides essential information regarding car tax payments, including deadlines and potential savings, aimed at Italian vehicle owners.
La Stampa:
Car Tax: Why Meloni Revives Berlusconi's Idea
This article delves into the political decision by Giorgia Meloni to reconsider a car tax policy previously proposed by Silvio Berlusconi.
la Repubblica:
Car tax, average cost of 163 euros per vehicle. For Salvini 24 million…
The average cost of the 'bollo auto' (car tax) is 163 euros per vehicle, with Matteo Salvini claiming 24 million beneficiaries.
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