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- Wednesday, 28 October 2026 · Analysis
Budget bill worth €23.5 billion, energy bills decree and €100-a-year fund for newborns
On Wednesday the Council of Ministers examined the 2027 Budget bill alongside a decree on energy costs, a reform of the crafts sector and a pension fund for newborns.
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026 · Lead Story
October 30 strike, government orders transport workers back to work
The Ministry of Transport has ordered the postponement of the general strike called by Usb for Friday, but the union confirms the mobilization and announces marches in seven cities.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Analysis
Farmers and road hauliers at Montecitorio against rising diesel prices
A protest by the two sectors arrived in front of Parliament in Rome; a meeting with the Government is scheduled for the afternoon at the Ministry of Transport.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
A demonstration against high diesel prices and the income crisis reached Parliament in Rome on Tuesday, with an afternoon meeting expected at the Ministry of Transport. LaC News24
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Analysis
2027 budget law, government aims for Cabinet approval on Wednesday
The Council of Ministers is expected on Wednesday with the goal of approving the budget law within the day: sticking points remain on pensions, income tax for the middle class and women's employment, while Parliament faces a week of votes on citizenship and healthcare professions.
- Monday, 26 October 2026 · Analysis
Salvini reconfirmed as leader of the Lega, relaunches call to halt arms shipments to Kyiv
The party congress elects him secretary with 465 votes against the 146 of challenger Massimo Garavaglia; Salvini returns to demanding an end to arms shipments to Ukraine.
- Monday, 26 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has announced that the budget law will reach the Council of Ministers between tomorrow and the day after, speaking on the sidelines of the Federchimica assembly in Milan. Source: ANSA.
- Friday, 23 October 2026 · Analysis
Decree for hauliers and farmers, 105 million and the conscription issue
The Council of Ministers approves a decree with resources for hauliers, farmers and fishermen after days of road blockades; in Naples a convoy of trucks says it is disappointed by the measures.
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Analysis
Government passes decree for road hauliers, agriculture and fishing after blockades in the South
The Council of Ministers approved urgent aid for the transport sector after days of road blockades over high diesel prices; in the same hours, the protest came to a halt in Sicily and Calabria.
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Palazzo Chigi has published a 71-slide document summarizing the measures approved since taking office, including a cut of 140 billion euros in taxes and an increase of 1.4 million stable jobs, according to figures cited in the document. (Adnkronos)
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Analysis
In Milan, 500 Folgore paratroopers and drones for Saturday's marches
After last weekend's unrest, with 343 detained and nearly 50 arrests, the Interior Ministry is deploying troops and additional resources for the new demonstration on Saturday, October 24.
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The government is working to bring the 2026 budget law to 28-29 billion euros, counting on a green light from the European Commission that would be worth at least 4 billion. The text, already behind the October 20 deadline, is expected to reach the Council of Ministers on October 28. About 10 billion in independent funding sources still need to be identified, while Minister Giorgetti is holding back on calls for greater contributions from banks and insurers. MilanoFinanza
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The truckers' blockade continues to affect distribution: fuel has run out at the airports of Crotone and Reggio Calabria, while meat, fruit, fresh milk and mineral water are missing from shelves in Campania, Puglia and Calabria. Truckers have also blocked the commercial port of Naples; shortages of fruit and vegetables have also been reported in Molise and Lazio. ANSA, Sky TG24
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Analysis
The Quirinale has judicial powers for the military removed from the security decree
After the approval of the public order decree issued on Tuesday, details of the Quirinale's intervention are emerging: the provision that would have given judicial police functions to the Strade sicure soldiers has been dropped.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The local committee of Sicilian truckers has revoked the stoppage, while in the rest of the South the pickets continue pending a new meeting with the government, set for a week from now. The national flight assistance agency reports fuel supplies exhausted at the Crotone and Reggio Calabria airports. Source: AGI.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Analysis
Government issues security decree after clashes, Crosetto-Salvini rift
The Council of Ministers approves a decree tightening rules on demonstrations and preventive detention, but drops plans to give the military judicial police powers after an internal clash between the two ministers.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The government has announced an immediate intervention of 480 million euros for road haulage, with a promise to exceed one billion euros overall. Despite the announcement, truckers' road blockades continued without interruption. The measure is part of an ongoing dialogue between the industry and the government. Source: Today.it.
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Analysis
Road haulage: government releases one billion euros against rising fuel costs
As of today, the first disbursements for road freight transport companies are being issued. Minister Salvini is calling for additional resources beyond the funding already allocated.
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Lead Story
Government passes security decree after Milan riots
The Council of Ministers introduces the offence of aggravated damage and mandatory arrest for devastation during demonstrations, with the possibility of delayed arrest within 48 hours. Mattarella calls for an in-depth analysis, opposition parties attack the government over economic inertia.
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The budget law did not reach Parliament within the planned timeframe: the government is waiting for Brussels to define the flexibility margins requested by Italy on energy spending, which weigh on the more than 14 billion earmarked for high energy costs. In talks with Deputy Prime Ministers Tajani and Salvini and Minister Giorgetti, Prime Minister Meloni asked that a clash with the banks be avoided. Source: Il Messaggero.
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