Vittorio Sgarbi's resignation as undersecretary of Culture was triggered by the Antitrust. He has carried out professional activities as an art critic, in matters connected with the government position, in violation of the Frattini Law on conflict of interest.

The majority tries to tone down the controversy by avoiding comments, while the head of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, chooses silence. Despite the controversy, the person who considers the matter now closed is the Prime Minister herself.