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Italy to End Secret Service Protection for Former Prime Ministers

The shift aims to revert to a standard Interior Ministry-only protection regime grounded in a 2002 law as clarified by a Conte II circular.

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Overview

  • On April 15, undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano notified ex-premiers that their AISI-provided security details will end on January 1, 2026.
  • Paolo Gentiloni, Matteo Renzi, Mario Monti, Romano Prodi and Massimo D’Alema will transition to an Interior Ministry-only security protocol.
  • Former leaders Mario Draghi and Giuseppe Conte have already relied solely on Interior Ministry protection.
  • Matteo Renzi condemned the leak of Mantovano’s confidential letter and announced he will relinquish his remaining Viminale escort.
  • The original mixed security scheme was introduced by a 2002 law and later questioned by Copasir, prompting the government to revert to ordinary protection arrangements.