Overview

• Italy’s premier drew sustained ovations in a 46–50 minute Meeting di Rimini speech widely read as consolidating her leadership.
• She announced a major housing initiative for young couples, coordinated with Matteo Salvini, with limited public funds to be leveraged by private capital.
• Budget priorities flagged include targeted Irpef relief for the middle class, family and natality measures, support for paritarie schools, and justice and premiership reforms.
• Government leaders are convening in Rome to assess a contribution of land and naval demining units to Ukraine, an option described as contingent on a ceasefire and allied coordination.
• Salvini reiterated that Italy will not send troops to fight in Ukraine, promoted the Ponte sullo Stretto timeline, and downplayed friction with France after remarks about President Macron.