DeepSeek's emergence disrupted global tech markets in early trading, while Italy's first migrant transfer to Albania materialized with 49 arrivals at Shengjin port. Severe weather across northern Italy caused flooding in Florence and wall collapses in Genoa, prompting red alerts across Liguria and Emilia-Romagna.
The afternoon brought Mediobanca's rejection of Monte dei Paschi's merger offer, citing value destruction concerns. This corporate drama was overshadowed by prosecutors serving investigation notices to Prime Minister Meloni and three cabinet members regarding the Almasri case. Meloni responded with a video statement declaring non-intimidation, while coalition partners Salvini and Tajani framed the investigation as judicial overreach.
Meanwhile, Congo's deteriorating situation reached crisis levels as rebels seized Goma's airport, while Israel announced cessation of UNRWA contacts at the UN.