# Italian Coalition Tensions Emerge Over Thirteenth Ukraine Military Aid Package Disputes over signatures and transparency threaten to expose cracks within the ruling coalition. - **Source:** [Open](https://www.open.online) - **Published:** 2026-11-10 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/321945a4-1014-4c38-a752-12656b00d621 ## Delayed Signature Causes Friction The thirteenth military aid package for Ukraine remains unsigned by Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. While Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani claimed all ministers approved the deal, government sources confirm Giorgetti was in Brussels for Eurogroup meetings. Because the document is classified, it requires an in-person signature, preventing remote authorization. ## Internal Coalition Discord Grows Matteo Salvini, leader of the Lega party, has expressed significant irritation regarding the lack of transparency. His staff noted that Tajani's public announcement was factually incorrect, as no signature was obtained. This procedural delay has highlighted underlying political tensions within the Italian government regarding continued military support for Kiev. ## Defense Ministry Clarifies Situation Defense Minister Guido Crosetto maintains that the delay is purely technical rather than political. He stated that Giorgetti was absent and unwell, dismissing rumors of a deeper crisis. Despite these assurances, the Lega party remains isolated in its skepticism, contrasting with the firm stance held by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. ## Scope of Military Assistance The proposed thirteenth package includes both civil aid, such as generators, and specialized air defense equipment. Kiev has specifically requested systems like Aster missiles for the Samp-T platforms previously supplied. Minister Crosetto noted that as the conflict evolves, the availability of requested military hardware has become increasingly difficult to manage. ## Legislative Framework for Aid A framework decree authorized the delivery of both civil and military supplies throughout 2026. However, no shipments have been dispatched in the last eleven months. The government must now navigate the Copasir parliamentary committee, which is legally required to review all new military transfers before they can be officially finalized. ## Shifting Strategic Priorities Minister Crosetto explained that early aid requests were broad, but current needs are highly specific. As the war continues, the intensity of aid packages has naturally decreased due to supply constraints. The government remains committed to its parliamentary pledges, even as the internal political consensus begins to show visible strain. ## Salvini Demands Greater Transparency Matteo Salvini has recently called for a change in strategy, advocating for a path toward a just peace after four years of conflict. His entourage insists that the government must provide advance details on the specific materials being sent. This demand for oversight is testing the unity of the governing coalition. ## Parliamentary Review Process The inter-ministerial decree is scheduled for discussion at the Copasir committee today. This session will serve as a critical test for the coalition's stability. Observers are watching closely to see if the procedural disagreement over the thirteenth package signals a permanent shift in Italy's long-standing policy of supporting Ukraine. ## Sources covering this story - [Il Fatto Quotidiano — Italian Government Divided Over Thirteenth Ukraine Aid Package](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/11/09/governo-pacchetto-aiuti-ucraina-giorgetti/8566479/) - [Open — Tensions Rise in Italian Coalition Over Ukraine Military Aid](https://www.open.online/2026/11/10/armi-kiev-telefonata-giorgetti-meloni-firma-pacchetto-aiuti/) - [Euronews – Latest — Italian Government Coalition Faces Internal Friction Over Ukraine Military Aid](https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/italian-government-debates-aid-to-kyiv-while-abu-dhabi-holds-talks-on-ukraines-future) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._