The Court of Appeal's ruling against migrant detention in Albania materialized as 43 migrants returned to Bari by ship, marking a significant setback to Meloni's migration policy. Government officials expressed "sconcerto" while insisting the program would continue.
Hamas released three Israeli hostages - Bibas, Calderon, and Siegel - though Bibas's wife and children remained in captivity. Trump's new tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China took effect, with warnings of EU targets to follow, prompting concerns from Minister Giorgetti.
By evening, UniCredit's move to acquire 4-5% of Generali dominated financial coverage, suggesting major shifts in Italy's financial landscape. Meanwhile, Arianna Meloni's framing of her sister as "our Frodo" at FdI's direction meeting indicated attempts to reinforce party unity amid judicial challenges to government policies.