Overview
- During Wednesday’s session, Giuseppe Valditara rejected claims the proposal blocks sexual health teaching or hinders efforts against femicides, triggering protests and a suspension of the sitting.
- The minister later said he was sorry if anyone felt offended and stressed the measure does not weaken the fight against femicides, framing his remarks as political.
- On Thursday the Chamber restarted examination of the text as opposition groups prepared mass interventions, with ANSA reporting the approval is likely to slip.
- Opposition parties demanded a full apology and sought a meeting of group leaders to delay the vote, which the Chamber rejected, while allies such as Family Minister Eugenia Roccella and the Lega voiced support for Valditara.
- The draft law requires parental informed consent for extracurricular activities on sensitive sexual topics, offers alternative activities for non‑participants, excludes such projects in earlier school levels, and leaves mandatory curricula unchanged.