Overview

• CGIL confirmed a nationwide walkout in solidarity with the Flotilla and Gaza and said it will challenge the strike watchdog's ruling and any sanctions.
• Speaking in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni mocked the Friday timing as a 'long weekend' move, highlighted Italy's aid to Palestinians, and vowed efforts to repatriate Italians detained after the flotilla interception.
• Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini proposed tightening strike rules and issued a 'last warning', while the Infrastructure Ministry said those joining an illegitimate strike will face personal legal consequences but no back-to-work order is planned.
• Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani upheld the constitutional right to strike and urged peaceful protests, as opposition leaders accused the premier of targeting civil liberties.
• Pro-Palestinian actions continued nationwide, including an incursion at Turin's Caselle airport and occupations at several universities.