AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBanking: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy will decide in the coming weeks whether to use its “golden powers” to block or set conditions on a proposed Banco BPM–Crédit Agricole Italia tie-up. Defence: The government is seeking parliamentary approval to add €7.28 billion to planned F-35 spending, lifting the programme’s total cost by more than 50%. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto also says EU partners have not made concrete commitments to reinforce Red Sea shipping protection. Household costs: Italy has approved measures to lower power bills for families and businesses, drawing complaints from energy producers. Citizenship: A new government portal lets foreign spouses of Italian citizens apply online from abroad; applicants generally need B1 Italian and must meet a three-year waiting period. Cybersecurity: Italy is assessing threats after pro-Russian hackers reportedly leaked Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani’s personal data, prompting calls for a national security response.
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