Italian President Mattarella urges political calm amid coalition friction over funding and defense
Italian President Mattarella warned against political infighting as coalition disputes stall €3 billion in EU rail funds and prompt debate over defense spending.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella called for political calm and warned against altering legislation for individual cases amid rising coalition friction. The Italian government faces a stalemate in the Chamber of Deputies over a recovery plan decree, risking up to €3 billion in EU rail funding due to disputes regarding passenger train tenders.
Meanwhile, internal divisions persist over defense procurement after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani proposed requesting €14.9 billion from the EU Safe fund, a move coalition partner Lega insists requires parliamentary approval. Additionally, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signaled readiness to suspend Schengen arrangements with Spain following a severe migration surge in Ceuta.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore.
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