Italian Senate converts urgent Justice & Immigration Decree-Law 100/2026
Australia warns travellers of renewed checks on Italy–Slovenia land border
Cross-border Milan–Chiasso rail traffic back to normal after early-morning outage
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After Val di Susa Clashes, Italy Tightens Internal Border Checks with France
Following violent anti-TAV protests, Italy has ordered intensified identity checks at the French land border until 31 July. Business travellers entering by road are facing 30- to 45-minute delays and should carry assignment documentation. The operation signals Rome’s readiness to use targeted internal border enforcement to manage security risks that could disrupt major infrastructure projects.
Italy tightens security in Susa Valley after No TAV clashes; two foreign activists expelled
After weekend clashes on the Turin–Lyon rail site, Rome deployed extra police in the Susa Valley on 28 July 2026 and expelled two French activists. Heightened ID checks may disrupt passenger and cargo flows through Alpine crossings; companies should review travel plans and staff legal status.
Taranto-Grottaglie Airport adopts updated emergency plan under ENAC Ordinance 01/2026
ENAC’s new ordinance formalises an upgraded Airport Emergency Plan for Taranto-Grottaglie, anticipating passenger traffic growth and tightening safety compliance for airlines, cargo operators and visiting personnel. Organisations using the airport must revise access permits, training and duty-of-care procedures within 90 days.
Italian Senate opens debate on Decree-Law 100/2026 linking justice reforms with EU Migration Pact implementation
The Senate began examining Decree-Law 100/2026 on 28 July, a measure that pairs justice reforms with provisions that implement parts of the EU Migration & Asylum Pact. Key articles lengthen maximum detention, introduce fast-track border procedures and – importantly for companies – create quota-free short-term postings and faster validation of ICT permits. The bill must be converted by 12 August, so changes could arrive quickly.
Nationwide Transport Strike Calendar Updated: Key Disruptions Flagged for Autumn 2026
Italy’s Infrastructure Ministry released an updated national strike calendar on 28 July 2026, detailing more than 40 transport walk-outs through October. The notice gives airlines, rail operators and corporate mobility teams extended lead-time to mitigate disruption and book alternative services within Italy’s mandatory ‘minimum-service’ windows.
Transport Ministry updates national strike calendar with August–October walk-outs affecting airports, rail and road freight
On 28 July the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport refreshed its official strike calendar, flagging major actions affecting helicopter services (4 Aug), national road-freight (10–14 Aug) and airport security at Rome (13 Sep), alongside multiple regional rail and bus walk-outs in September. The notice gives mobility planners crucial lead time to protect assignee moves and business travel during Italy’s busy late-summer period.