Salvini pushes chemical castration as Regeni investigation haunts Meloni
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The Italian government is reportedly prioritizing a proposal for chemical castration treatments, with a new working group to be established within the Ministry of Justice, influenced by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. This initiative marks a new focus for the current administration.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed embarrassment over maintaining communication channels with Cairo regarding the Giulio Regeni case. This comes as new, previously unpublished documents emerge after a decade of investigation and alleged cover-ups. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is also facing criticism from opposition parties, including the Democratic Party and the Five Star Movement, concerning the case.
In other news, Italian households are facing a substantial 37.3% increase in protected electricity and gas bills, primarily due to soaring gas prices. Energy companies are reportedly offering fixed-price discounts to mitigate the impact. Prime Minister Meloni has also engaged in discussions on energy policies and strategies with Claudio Descalzi, the CEO of Eni.