Overview

• Il Foglio reported that Giorgia Meloni sounded out Tg1 director Gian Marco Chiocci for a spokesperson role at Palazzo Chigi; Chiocci acknowledged the informal contact but said he has made no decision and intends to remain at Tg1.
• Following a staff meeting, Chiocci called Rai CEO Giampaolo Rossi to reassure he will stay in his post for now, noting any government role would require him to resign first.
• Auditel figures showed Tg5’s 20:00 newscast narrowly surpassing Tg1 (3.253 million viewers, 20.8% share vs 3.183 million, 20.6%).
• PD figures sought a Vigilanza inquiry and accused the public broadcaster of partisanship, while supporters cited an Osservatorio di Pavia study indicating Tg1 under Chiocci gives more airtime to oppositions than to the government.
• Speculation over potential successors circulated inside Rai, with names such as Nicola Rao and Mario Sechi mentioned, but no formal personnel changes have been announced.