The morning began with Rome's civil court referring the Albania migrant detention case to the EU Court of Justice, continuing previous days' judicial resistance to government policy. Seven migrants returned to Brindisi overnight.
By mid-morning, Elon Musk's intervention in Italian judicial affairs dominated coverage, with his statement that judges blocking the Albania deal "must go." The magistrates' association (ANM) demanded respect, while Salvini endorsed Musk's position. By evening, Musk escalated his rhetoric by calling Sea Watch a "criminal organization."
Meanwhile, metalworkers' unions announced a strike after contract negotiations failed. The EU parliamentary vote on Fitto's appointment faced delays amid PD opposition, with Meloni challenging Schlein to clarify her position. In international developments, Houthi forces claimed attacks on US naval vessels in the Arabian Sea, while Russia implemented new adoption restrictions affecting Italy.