The Italian Chamber of Deputies is conducting a decisive secret ballot vote on a new electoral law today, a crucial test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her government. The proposed reform, which includes Senate-introduced preferences and increased signature requirements, could face scrutiny from the Constitutional Court, prompting the government to consider a 'Plan B'. The Court may issue a decision on the matter as early as February. The vote has also brought together members of the…

Corriere della Sera: Electoral law, decisive vote today by secret ballot. Meloni: 'Calm as always'

Italy's electoral law is set for a decisive vote by secret ballot today, with Prime Minister Meloni expressing confidence.

La Stampa: New Electoral Law: Today Decisive Vote in the Chamber

A new electoral law is set for a definitive vote in the Chamber of Deputies today, marking a critical test for Prime Minister Meloni.

ANSA: Electoral Law Faces Final Challenge, Decisive Secret Vote Today. Confidence…

The Italian Chamber of Deputies is set to hold a decisive secret ballot on electoral law reform today, with approval granted for a third confidence vote. The text includes preferences introduced by the Senate and increases the signature requirements.

la Repubblica: Meloni government faces electoral law halt from Court, plans for 'Plan B'

The electoral law is at risk of being stopped by the Court, prompting the government to work on an alternative plan.

Corriere della Sera: All convened in the center-right: torments of those risking their seat

Members of the center-right coalition are summoned as some face the risk of losing their parliamentary seats due to the electoral reform.

Corriere della Sera: Electoral reform, the cut-off for parliamentarians' pensions is skipped: from…

The proposed pension cut-off for parliamentarians has been dropped, meaning they will be eligible for pensions under previous rules from April 14.

ANSA: Consultation Timing: Possible Decision as Early as February.

The Constitutional Court's timeline suggests a potential decision on the electoral law matter could be made as early as February.

la Repubblica: The right-wing is holding firm on the final vote, with uncertainty in the…

The right-wing bloc maintains its position on the final vote, creating uncertainty in the Chamber of Deputies, while the prime minister contemplates a surprise move.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has decided to freeze excise taxes on fuel, a measure intended to address rising fuel prices. This decision will impact the government's financial reserves.

La Stampa: Fuel Prices: Meloni Freezes Excise Taxes on Fuel

Prime Minister Meloni's government has decided to freeze excise taxes on fuel, a move that could impact rising prices.

President Sergio Mattarella has granted pardons to a jeweler who was convicted of killing two robbers in 2008, as well as two other individuals sentenced for drug-related offenses. The jeweler, Guido Gianni, had already served a significant amount of time in prison, and his pardon request was processed through normal procedures.

Il Post: Mattarella Pardons Jeweler Who Killed Two Robbers in 2008

President Mattarella has pardoned a jeweler convicted of killing two robbers in 2008, as well as two individuals sentenced for drug-related offenses.

Il Post: Differences Between Pardoned Jeweler and Roggero Cases

Guido Gianni, who has already spent significant time in prison, had his pardon request processed through normal procedures.

Forza Italia has written to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, alleging a violation of the rule of law in connection with mafia accusations against Silvio Berlusconi. Meanwhile, there are concerns that Graviano, a figure involved in a criminal investigation, is considering remaining silent, which could jeopardize his cooperation with authorities.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Mafia Accusations Against Berlusconi: Forza Italia Writes to EU Claiming Rule…

Forza Italia has sent a letter to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, alleging a violation of the rule of law in connection with mafia accusations against Silvio Berlusconi.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Graviano's Cooperation at Risk: Considering Remaining Silent

There are concerns that Graviano, involved in a criminal investigation, is evaluating the option of remaining silent, which could jeopardize his cooperation with authorities.

Italy observes the 25th anniversary of the Linate airport disaster, a tragic event that resulted in 118 fatalities and significantly impacted aviation safety protocols.

Corriere della Sera: Linate disaster: the fog, the radars, the explosion and the 118 deaths that…

A look back at the 25th anniversary of the Linate airport disaster, detailing the events, the 118 fatalities, and its impact on aviation safety.

A 13-year-old boy in the Brescia region tragically died after collapsing during a sports activity at an oratory and later being hospitalized.

ANSA: Sudden Illness on the Field in Oratory, 13-Year-Old Hospitalized Dies.

A 13-year-old boy collapsed during a sports activity at an oratory in the Brescia region and later died after being hospitalized.

The housing crisis in Italy continues to worsen, with students and workers facing severe difficulties in finding affordable accommodation, exemplified by rents for a single bed reaching 500 euros.

La Stampa: Housing Emergency: One Bed for 500 Euros for Students and Workers

Students and workers face a housing crisis with rents for a single bed reaching 500 euros, highlighting the severe difficulty in finding affordable accommodation.

Appeals court rulings have confirmed the convictions of Roberto Fiore and Giuliano Castellino for their involvement in the 2021 assault on the CGIL headquarters.

Il Post: CGIL Attack Convictions Confirmed on Appeal

Appeals court rulings have confirmed the convictions of Roberto Fiore and Giuliano Castellino for the 2021 assault on the CGIL headquarters.

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has confirmed the layoff of 330 employees at its plant located in Catania.

Il Post: Pfizer to Lay Off 330 Employees in Catania

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has confirmed the layoff of 330 employees at its Catania plant.