L’ex leader di An alla presentazione del libro di Italo Bocchino con la numero due di FdI Arianna Meloni e il presidente del Senato Ignazio La Russa

Carlo Conti, the artistic director of the Sanremo Festival, has defended the event against criticism, addressing controversies including the case involving Pucci and Ignazio La Russa, and expressing confidence in its viewership.

The Sanremo Music Festival sees Laura Pausini moved while remembering Pippo Baudo, political figures like La Russa and Conti debating the festival's autonomy, and comedian Ubaldo Pantani performing his popular character Lapo. The festival's history of political influence is also highlighted.