# Italian domestic political and security developments > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-domestic-political-and-security-developments > Updated: 2026-10-26T17:06:46.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has faced internal challenges regarding judicial pay and public safety. Meloni announced her refusal to sign a decree intended to implement salary increases and arrears for magistrates, citing a cost of nearly one billion euros that she deemed disproportionate compared to other sectors like road transport. The National Association of Magistrates (ANM) responded that these increases are a “legal right” and indicated they may pursue legal action or request a court-appointed commissioner. Simultaneously, the Rome area has experienced a surge in explosive incidents. Following a series of detonations, including a device at a residential building in Ostia that displaced eleven families, authorities are investigating potential links to criminal organizations. Investigations are focusing on the southeastern quadrant of Rome and examining whether the attacks are the result of factional disputes or conflicts between established clans and new criminal elements. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Giorgia Meloni addresses Notaries Congress amid series of explosions in Rome Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed the National Congress of Notaries in Rome as a series of bombings hit Ciampino and Ostia, linked by investigators to criminal activity in the capital. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgia-meloni-addresses-notaries-congress-amid-series-of-explosions-in-rome ### 2026-10-16: Italy: Meloni refuses to sign magistrate salary increase decree Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni refuses to sign a decree for magistrate salary increases and arrears, citing economic priorities. The ANM warns of potential legal action to enforce the court-mandated payments. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brindisi-center-right-coalition-faces-internal-crisis --- Cite as: Italian domestic political and security developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-domestic-political-and-security-developments