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The front page of Il Fatto Quotidiano on Sunday, September 27, 2026, focuses heavily on Italian domestic politics, particularly concerning the Democratic Party's (PD) declining poll numbers and the government's austerity measures. Other prominent stories include a protest by school principals…
The Democratic Party (PD) is polling below 20%, which is seen as beneficial for the FdI-Fn alliance following recent elections. Pollsters attribute the party's struggles to uncertainty and a perceived lack of strong political stances.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced spending cuts totaling 100 million euros, targeting ministerial expenses such as official car usage, consultancy fees, and travel.
School principals are protesting a new directive that requires them to report students who do not speak Italian, deeming the measure "impracticable." This protest spans from Lombardy to Sicily.
A network of associations is providing support for Italian language courses in schools, reporting high enrollment numbers but highlighting the need for increased and stable funding.
Marco Travaglio, director of Il Fatto Quotidiano, discusses an unspecified topic on the TV program Nove, suggesting that certain events or issues will be downplayed or deliberately forgotten.
