Italy: Mattarella Puts Brakes on Expanding Military Powers in Security Decree

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has pushed back against plans by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government to expand military powers, Italian news agency ANSA and Greek outlet Naftemporiki reported. The dispute centers on a proposal by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to grant soldiers judicial police powers amid public order incidents.

According to the reports, the presidential palace views the provision as the most critical sticking point in the decree and has refused to sign off on it. However, the remainder of the government's security decree is expected to receive presidential approval.

Further details regarding the final text of the decree have not yet been released.