Overview

• Il Foglio reported that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants Gian Marco Chiocci, the Tg1 director, to become her spokesperson at Palazzo Chigi, a claim amplified by multiple outlets.
• Chiocci told his newsroom he is staying at Tg1 and said only informal contact occurred, noting he was sounded out about a possible future communications role alongside Fabrizio Alfano.
• He stated no decision has been made and that any change would be preceded by notifying Rai and resigning from his post.
• Opposition figures, including the PD’s Sandro Ruotolo, demanded either a categorical denial or immediate resignation, while Rai officials cited studies and editorial data to defend Tg1’s balance.
• Auditel data showed Tg5 at 3,253,000 viewers and 20.8% share versus Tg1’s 3,183,000 and 20.6%, fueling political criticism and unconfirmed speculation about potential Tg1 successors such as Nicola Rao and Mario Sechi.