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Amatrice Marks Decade of Slow Rebuild; Ranucci Replaced at RAI

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President Sergio Mattarella visited Amatrice to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake, stressing the urgent need to accelerate reconstruction efforts. A decade on, thousands of families remain displaced, underscoring the slow progress in rebuilding the affected areas.

In other domestic news, national broadcaster RAI has decided to replace investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci as the host of its prominent 'Report' program, a decision that has drawn criticism and a call to halt from the Five Star Movement. This development follows recent controversies surrounding Ranucci.

Economically, Italy, alongside five other European nations, is pushing for an EU tax on energy company 'excess profits,' with Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein urging immediate national implementation. The government also extended a diesel excise duty discount for two more days.

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Amatrice Earthquake 10th Anniversary and Reconstruction

President Sergio Mattarella visited Amatrice to mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake, calling it a "dramatic page of the Republic" and emphasizing the urgency of completing reconstruction. A decade later, approximately 8,500 families are still without homes, highlighting the slow pace of rebuilding in the affected region.

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RAI Replaces Ranucci Amid Controversy

Investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci is being replaced as the host of Rai 3's "Report" program, with a successor expected soon. The Five Star Movement has called for this decision to be halted, while Brothers of Italy has escalated its criticism to Europe, alleging bias against Ranucci.

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Economic Measures and Proposals

Italy, along with five other nations, has reiterated its request to the European Union for a tax on energy companies' "excess profits," with Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein advocating for immediate national action. Meanwhile, the Italian government has extended the excise duty discount on diesel fuel for an additional two days.

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Ferrarini Rescue and State Aid

The Gruppo Pini, initially committed to a full private rescue of Ferrarini, is now seeking 23 million euros in state aid.

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Italy's Stance on Ukraine Conflict

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has clarified Italy's position on the conflict in Ukraine, affirming unwavering support for the country while stating that direct military intervention against Russia is not planned.

la Repubblica Tajani: 'Unquestionable support but we will not send our soldiers. We are not… ↗