Stories from Rome · Italy

Discussions in Italy have focused on precise obligations imposed by European Union legislation concerning external border control. Sources indicate that Italy is subject to these Union controls and cannot act independently regarding its external borders.

The complete works of Italian cartoonist Andrea Pazienza are being released, 70 years after his birth. The collection, titled 'Nel segno di Paz,' includes mythical characters like Pentotale and Pompeo, as well as cartoons, unpublished materials, and rarities. The first volume, 'Zanardi,' will be available tomorrow with Repubblica. The first volume of 'Zanardi', a work by Paz, is scheduled for release tomorrow, May 9, 2026.

A statement was made questioning the value of living a long life if one spends the last 20 years immobile in a wheelchair. This 'unhappy statement' coincided with the funeral of Alex Zanardi.

Employees of Rinascente are protesting the company's refusal to negotiate a new integrative contract, which has been expired for six years.

The discussions are addressing current global realities.

Magistrates have requested to examine chats related to Italian banks MPS and Mediobanca. An Italian council (giunta) has received a request that has been deemed procedurally irregular and not compliant with standard practice.

Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNR) is estimated to subtract approximately two-tenths of a percentage point from the country's potential growth, despite its original objective to strengthen the economy.

The European Commission will re-evaluate Italy's deficit situation in autumn, specifically concerning the 'super bonus' measures. These measures could potentially bring Italy's real deficit below 3%.

A statement suggests that a particular strategy was functional for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, especially concerning Brussels and renewal efforts.

Alarms were triggered at Palazzo Chigi, the defense ministry, and the Farnesina (Foreign Ministry) in Rome. The Italian government has made 6,305 permanent hirings and recruited 7,096 temporary units under the PNRR, totaling 13,401 new employees for the justice system. These actions, since the government's installation, aim to strengthen offices and improve services. This reflects a political will to invest stably in the structural reinforcement of the justice system.