Morning headlines focused on Tavares's €100M exit package from Stellantis, prompting Parliament to summon John Elkann while Prime Minister Meloni confirmed ongoing discussions about the company's future.
By mid-morning, Beppe Grillo released a dramatic video from a hearse, declaring M5S "dead" and attacking Conte's leadership, suggesting the creation of a new political symbol. This theatrical gesture marked the culmination of growing tensions within the movement, visible in previous weeks.
The afternoon centered on two judicial conclusions: Filippo Turetta received a life sentence for Giulia Cecchettin's murder, with the court notably excluding aggravating factors of cruelty and stalking, while the Supreme Court confirmed the conviction of former Pescara prefect in the Rigopiano avalanche case, ordering retrials for six regional officials.
Evening coverage shifted to South Korean President Yoon's failed attempt to impose martial law, which was revoked following parliamentary opposition.