The day was dominated by the verdict in the Morandi bridge collapse trial, with former Autostrade CEO Giovanni Castellucci sentenced to 12 years. The sentence, nearly eight years after the tragedy that killed 43, was covered by all major outlets from early afternoon onward, overshadowing other stories.
Earlier, the electoral reform law passed the Chamber with 217 votes in a secret ballot, moving to the Senate amid opposition protests and accusations of a fractured majority. By late afternoon, a constitutional clash emerged over the power of pardon, as President Mattarella summoned Justice Minister Nordio to assert that clemency for convicted jeweler Roggero is the exclusive prerogative of the head of state. International tensions, including US strikes on Iran and Houthi threats, received minimal attention.