Overview

• Relator Federico Gianassi recommended granting authorization to proceed against Carlo Nordio, Matteo Piantedosi and Alfredo Mantovano over the Almasri affair, with a Giunta vote set for September 30.
• He concluded the government acted for political opportunism rather than a constitutionally relevant or preeminent public interest, arguing the Article 9 shield does not apply.
• Prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi confirmed Giusi Bartolozzi is investigated for false information under Article 371-bis and not in concorso with the ministers, so no parliamentary authorization is required.
• The Rome prosecutor said there are no separate investigative files on Bartolozzi beyond the tribunal of ministers’ dossier already sent to the Chamber, and her proceeding is suspended pending the ministers’ case.
• The center-right majority is weighing a conflict of powers before the Constitutional Court to extend protections, while M5S members on the Giunta criticize efforts to shield non-ministerial figures.