Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, announced the appointment of Vittorio Rizzi as the new head of the DIS during a New Year’s press conference. Rizzi, currently the deputy director of Aisi, will succeed Elisabetta Belloni, who resigned for personal reasons. Meloni emphasized Rizzi’s commendable performance in various roles and his recognition both nationally and internationally. The formalization of his appointment is expected to take place in the Council of Ministers meeting scheduled for this afternoon.