Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein are embroiled in a heated dispute over workers’ rights, characterized by sharp exchanges surrounding Meloni’s claim that her government protects workers better than the ‘caviar left’. Schlein counters, emphasizing the absence of minimum wage laws affecting millions of struggling workers. The debate garnered attention as politicians like Carlo Calenda urge a focus on the looming economic recession rather than personal jabs. Amidst the controversy, union leader Maurizio Landini also criticizes Meloni’s remarks, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the government and labor representatives.