Susanna Riva On November 12, 2026, the nation was rocked by a series of " bomb scare " warnings sent to approximately six thousand schools. The communications, deemed virtually unfounded by the Prime Minister, triggered large-scale evacuations and checks, generating confusion and concern among both students and parents.
In response to the climate of uncertainty, the Prime Minister convened a roundtable meeting at Palazzo Chigi with the main opposition leaders that same afternoon.
The two-hour meeting focused on cybersecurity , with the aim of finding a shared plan to protect us from future digital threats.
Meeting at Palazzo Chigi: two hours of discussion on cybersecurity
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni , the Ministers of the Interior Piantedosi , of Defence Crosetto , the Deputy Prime Ministers Tajani and Salvini , and the opposition group leaders: the outgoing Prime Minister Conte , the secretary of the Democratic Party Schlein and the representative of the Brothers of Italy Berrino.
In addition to defining the general guidelines, the participants assessed the critical issues that emerged during the announcements, underlining the urgent need for more effective coordination between the relevant agencies.
Requests for centralization and more resources
The opposition forces have put forward three key demands: the centralization of cybersecurity operations under a single body capable of directing responses, a significant increase in the digital defense budget , and the establishment of clear operational procedures for managing similar emergencies.
They also stressed the need for a “non-white delegation,” that is, effective collaboration without ceding all decision-making autonomy to the government.
The Prime Minister's statements on the bomb scares
During the meeting, the prime minister characterized the detonation warnings as " unfounded repetitions ," reiterating her confidence in the national intelligence system. Meloni called for unity among political forces, declaring that the response to threats must be based on solidarity , not partisan conflict.
Impact of messages on approximately six thousand schools
Anonymous emails affected a large number of schools, prompting the evacuation of students, teachers, and administrative staff. Experts estimated that the resulting chaos negatively impacted the smooth running of classes, highlighting the fragility of the communications system in the event of cyberattacks. This phenomenon has heightened discussion about the need for a more centralized and better-funded structure to prevent future relapses.
At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to further explore the proposals within the coming weeks, assigning the government the task of formulating a package of concrete measures. The opposition's willingness to cooperate, while maintaining clear conditions, marks an important step toward a more integrated and resilient cybersecurity policy for the entire country.