Domestic Policy
Revisionism: A post by Roberto Vannacci, a Lega MEP, has sparked controversy for its “revisionist” reinterpretation of fascism. In the text, titled “Repetitions for Those Who Studied History in PD Textbooks,” Vannacci argues that fascism, “at least until the mid-1930s,” operated “within the framework of the Albertine Statute” and that the March on Rome “was not a coup d’état but little more than a street demonstration.” Reactions have been harsh: the president of the Jewish Communities called it “shameful,” while PD and Green-Left Alliance figures denounced “unacceptable revisionism.”
Relations with Parliament: In an interview with La Repubblica, Minister for Parliamentary Relations Luca Ciriani ruled out any possibility of a wealth tax: “For us, this option does not exist—it’s counterproductive. We will not be the government that raises taxes.” He defended the budget, explaining that “someone earning 40,000 or 50,000 euros gross is not rich—they belong to the lower-middle class. The idea is to cut their IRPEF.” Ciriani admitted that “some room will remain” for modifications, but only “targeted adjustments.” He clarified that “politics always comes before the Treasury,” while acknowledging that the State General Accounting Office’s head, Daria Perrotta, “has the duty to set boundaries.” On reforms, he said: “There is time to approve the premiership in this legislature.”
Foreign Policy
United States: Some U.S. media outlets report that, after 40 days, an agreement has been reached to end the government shutdown. The government will be funded until January 30, with healthcare subsidies separated and postponed to December. Suspended federal employees will be rehired, and funding guaranteed for food assistance, veterans, and other key departments. Trump declared the shutdown is about to end but reiterated his refusal to provide aid to undocumented immigrants. The agreement still requires approval by the House, while the shutdown has already caused disruptions and flight cancellations ahead of Thanksgiving.
Ukraine: Convinced of the imminent fall of Pokrovsk, Vladimir Putin has ordered Foreign Minister Lavrov to reopen dialogue with Washington; Lavrov declared himself ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Moscow aims to consolidate territorial gains before winter and enter negotiations with a “victory” to showcase. Relations with the European Union remain tense: Lavrov accused Brussels of “cynicism” and “plundering” frozen Russian assets. Meanwhile, the IAEA described nuclear safety in Ukraine as “extremely precarious.”
BBC: BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness resigned after a week of controversy over alleged news manipulation. A Telegraph investigation accused the broadcaster of bias in its coverage of Trump, Gaza, and transgender issues, revealing that a documentary had altered a speech by Trump from January 6, 2021. The White House called it “100% fake news,” while Boris Johnson urged a boycott of the TV license fee. Labour Minister Lisa Nandy also criticized “inconsistent editorial guidelines.” The crisis comes as the BBC’s charter, due to expire in 2027, is under review.
Economy and Finance
Budget Law: In an interview with Corriere della Sera at the “Bergamo Città Imprese” festival, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti expressed concern over “reckless aggression from China,” which risks causing “progressive deindustrialization in Europe.” Therefore, “global trade rules must be renegotiated.” Giorgetti then defended the economic plan, stating that “we must agree on what we mean by ‘rich’” and that the government “has intervened for the middle class.” He reiterated the importance of bank credit for businesses and expressed hope to “make depreciation and super-depreciation multi-year” to encourage investment and growth.