The morning began with chaos in budget committee proceedings, forcing delay of the financial law debate. Opposition parties wrote to Chamber President Fontana protesting impossible examination conditions, continuing the institutional tension from previous days.
At Atreju's closing ceremony, Meloni delivered a comprehensive speech defending her government's cohesion and Albania migrant centers plan, while targeting opposition figures Schlein, Landini, and Prodi. The speech addressed criticism from previous days regarding her sister Arianna's role. CNN's coverage positioned Italy as Europe's stable point amid political shifts.
Russian disaster unfolded in Kerch Strait as two oil tankers began sinking, with 11 reported injured. The incident threatens environmental damage in waters crucial to Russia's military logistics. Draghi's statement about confronting Trump's strategy and Netanyahu-Trump phone call highlighted shifting diplomatic alignments.