Italy’s interior minister Piantedosi in the news as security and integration issues drive debate ahead of (or around) protests and incidents. Born 1963, Italian prefect and independent politician allied with Salvini; minister since Oct 2022.
A 31-year-old Italian man of Moroccan descent has been detained after driving into pedestrians in Modena, injuring several people. Investigators are examining motives while noting no confirmed terrorist link; authorities cite possible mental-health factors and social distress. Four remain in critical condition; the driver was stopped by bystanders and police.