Italian President Mattarella warns against political infighting amid policy deadlocks
President Mattarella urged Italian political parties to focus on national issues as the governing coalition faces disputes over migration, defense spending, and EU recovery funds.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella cautioned political parties against letting internal disputes distract from national governance, warning that laws must not be adapted to individual circumstances.
The political friction coincides with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stating Italy is prepared to suspend Schengen open-border rules with Spain after thousands of migrants attempted to reach the enclave of Ceuta by sea.
Meanwhile, coalition disagreements persist over a stalled recovery decree that puts up to €3 billion in rail funding at risk, alongside friction over Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani’s plan to request €14.9 billion from the European Union's Safe defense fund. In parliament, a vote on draft facial recognition legislation remains delayed following EU warnings regarding AI Act compliance.
Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore.
Sources
- Corriere della Sera — Tajani: «Chiederemo il fondo Safe per l'acquisto di armi». L'Italia prenota 14,9 miliardi. Ma Borghi (Lega): «Decide il Parlamento»
- Il Sole 24 Ore — Governo in cortocircuito sul Pnrr, decreto bloccato alla Camera. A rischio 3 miliardi
- ANSA — Rinviato il voto sul riconoscimento facciale. L'Ue: 'Il riconoscimento facciale in spazi pubblici è vietato dall'AI Act'
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