Italian politician, PD secretary since 2023
The Italian government has adopted a decree banning full-face coverings such as burqas and niqabs in schools and has introduced a 30% cap on pupils lacking adequate Italian. The decree takes effect immediately but must be ratified by parliament within 60 days; it would mainly affect about 1,000 classrooms and carry fines up to €1,000.
The Swedish left-wing bloc has secured a slim 176-seat majority following a tightly contested election. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned, and Magdalena Andersson is exploring coalition options with the Left Party, Greens and Centre Party. The speaker will oversee subsequent talks to form a government within a tight timeframe.
Italy's parliament has approved a switch to a fully proportional voting system and a majority "prize" that awards bonus seats to any coalition winning at least 42% of the vote. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has framed the reform as a route to firmer governments; opposition parties have vowed a constitutional challenge and called the law undemocratic.