Red Sea Security: Italy is preparing to deploy up to four naval vessels to escort merchant traffic through Bab al-Mandab, with Defense Minister Guido Crosetto warning EU partners that “effective and timely decisions” are urgent as Operation Aspides faces delays. EU Finance Push: EU officials in Dublin renewed calls for bigger European banks and deeper capital markets to compete with the US, pointing to political friction in cross-border deals like UniCredit–Commerzbank. Italian Politics at Home: Giorgia Meloni’s electoral reform cleared the Italian Senate, setting up a majority bonus framework that reshapes how votes translate into seats. Border Politics: Italy and Spain extended reciprocal border checks again amid the Ceuta migration dispute, keeping Schengen tensions front and center. Church & Diplomacy: Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith’s Italy visit is drawing scrutiny over whether it’s linked to his future in Colombo, as Vatican decisions and internal clergy politics are discussed online. Sports Loss: Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola died at 83, prompting tributes across Italian football.