Early morning coverage centered on Revenue Agency Director Ruffini's resignation, framed as protest against the government's approach to tax evasion. The nationwide strike proceeded after courts rejected Salvini's restrictions.
By midday, attention shifted to violent protests in Turin, where students clashed with police at the Polytechnic and RAI headquarters. President Mattarella's meeting with Abbas and call for immediate two-state solution generated significant coverage.
Evening news focused on budget amendments, particularly the controversial provision to raise non-parliamentary ministers' salaries. The G7 announced plans to provide Ukraine with €50 billion from frozen Russian assets, while Frontex data showed 60% reduction in Mediterranean migrant arrivals. Markets responded to Unicredit's formal bid for Banco BPM, marking potential consolidation in Italian banking.