AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectoral Reform: Italy’s Senate has approved Giorgia Meloni’s controversial electoral reform, backing a fully proportional system that critics say is designed to boost her coalition’s odds ahead of next year’s vote. Diplomacy & Energy: Matteo Salvini met Italian businessmen in Russia, with the Russian ambassador saying it signals a “return to realism”; Salvini also floated the idea of resuming Russian gas imports after the Ukraine war ends. Security in Europe: An Italian NATO fighter shot down an unidentified drone over Lithuania after it likely entered from Belarus, underscoring heightened counter-drone pressure on the alliance’s eastern flank. Border Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to change Schengen travel, and an official list confirms which 29 countries’ citizens are exempt from registration. Tech & Consumer Watch: India’s regulator is investigating Apple’s iOS 18 warranty terms after complaints about costly repairs, while Italy’s own past Apple action over software support is cited. Business/Industry: Corporate PPA prices rose in August, with Italy up 1.6% month-on-month, as deal volumes fell and demand stayed high. Culture & Society: The Italian Embassy in Berlin took part in Open Monuments Day, hosting guided tours and a Caravaggio-related exhibition.
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