The day began with scrutiny of Italy's 2025 budget, as President Mattarella signed the bill and sent it to Parliament. Key provisions included minimal pension increases and family bonuses. Midday saw the resignation of Francesco Spano, chief of staff at the Ministry of Culture, amid controversy over his husband's appointment at MAXXI. Attention shifted in the afternoon to a terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey, targeting an aerospace facility, resulting in multiple casualties. The situation evolved throughout the day, with conflicting reports on the number of victims and hostages. By evening, Prime Minister Meloni addressed criticism of the migrant deal with Albania, defending it against judicial challenges. The day concluded with news of an explosion at a Toyota facility in Bologna, causing fatalities and injuries.