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Roberto Mancini is the favourite to return as Italy head coach after the FIGC Presidential elections on June 22, 2026. The Italian Football Federation can now accelerate efforts to bring him back, following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation after Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Former Italian army general Roberto Vannacci launched a new far-right party called 'Futuro Nazionale' in Rome, positioning himself as an outsider and criticizing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's moderate, pro-European stance. The party is gaining rapid support and could destabilize Meloni's coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.
Tens of thousands marched in Rome on Saturday in rival anti- and pro-migration demonstrations. The anti-migration march featured fascist salutes and chants praising Mussolini, while the larger pro-migration counter-demonstration included left-wing groups and unions waving Palestinian flags. The 'Remigration and Reconquest' proposal calls for coercive returns and incentives for foreigners to leave Italy, which critics say could extend to legal residents.
Japan and Italy agreed to enhance cooperation on technology and critical minerals to reduce reliance on China. Leaders pledged to work as special strategic partners on security issues and support chip ventures.
This commentary argues that high energy costs in Italy, exacerbated by geopolitical shocks, are driving businesses to decarbonise as a competitive strategy. It contends that EU pressure and corporate demand are accelerating this shift, despite government skepticism, and that Italian firms are now pursuing practical sustainability measures.
This commentary argues that the rise of Roberto Vannacci's far-right party Futuro Nazionale poses a significant challenge to Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, potentially destabilizing her coalition and forcing her to adopt harder-line positions. It contends that Vannacci's appeal to anti-immigrant and nationalist sentiments threatens Meloni's more moderate, pro-European approach.
Leonardo and the Italian Ministry of Defense are negotiating to increase the Italian Army's AW249 combat helicopter order beyond the 19 already procured. The company aims to deliver 17 units by 2029, with 14 more under discussion out of a total requirement of 48. The AW249 is in final qualification and series production has begun.