Overview

• Claudio Borghi says there is no fresh parliamentary proposal to end the pediatric vaccine obligation and any move would require a green light from allies, notably Fratelli d’Italia.
• Borghi notes his 2024 attempt to scrap the mandate was ruled inadmissible and tells ANSA he will not refile a similar amendment for now.
• The row follows Health Minister Orazio Schillaci’s nomination and rapid revocation of 22 members of the national vaccine advisory group after controversy over figures critical of vaccination policies.
• Forza Italia and Noi Moderati defend Schillaci and stress reliance on science, while Lega targets the obligation and a senior Fratelli d’Italia minister affirms support for vaccines.
• Opposition leaders denounce any rollback of mandates and press Giorgia Meloni to clarify the government’s stance.