Italian Banking Shake-Up: Intesa Sanpaolo has launched an unsolicited €30.6bn bid for Monte dei Paschi (MPS), reigniting Italy’s banking consolidation race as the government weighs neutrality and markets watch for fallout. EU Energy Policy: Brussels has approved an EU-backed €23bn Italian renewable energy aid scheme, aimed at adding up to 37 GW by 2030, as state support becomes central to the energy transition. Tech & Mobility in Milan: Bolt launched in Milan to challenge Uber, arguing Italy’s ride-hailing market is underserved and constrained by a 1992 taxi framework that fuels shortages. Legal AI Expansion: Legora, a $5.6bn legal AI platform, is opening offices in Madrid, Milan and Paris and building an engineering hub in London, targeting 700 EMEA employees within a year. Infrastructure & Connectivity: The EU is funding a €37m extension of the Blue-Raman subsea cable into East Africa, with Italy-linked Sparkle involved in the original system. Aviation Costs: Volotea is ending its fuel-cost surcharge for new bookings from June 10, absorbing future fuel moves to keep fares stable. Agrifood & Trade: Italy is pushing deeper agricultural ties with South Africa, while Italy-U.S. and other trade items continue to signal active cross-border dealmaking.