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Italy’s Giorgia Meloni faces a challenge from the right
Ireland🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni faces a challenge from the right

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, is set to surpass 1,412 consecutive days in power, marking the longest-serving government in Italy since World War II. Despite her far-right background, including past admiration for Benito Mussolini and claims of an anti-immigration conspiracy, Meloni has positioned herself as a stable and pro-European leader, emphasizing Italy's commitment to NATO and Western alliances. However, she now faces internal challenges from the right, particularly from Roberto Vannacci, a retired general who founded the National Future party. Vannacci, known for his socially conservative views and controversial remarks on race, has gained traction in polls, reaching around 8% support. This rise threatens Meloni's dominance within her coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

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The Irish Times logoThe Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center4 hr. ago
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni faces a challenge from the right

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, is set to surpass 1,412 consecutive days in power, marking the longest-serving government in Italy since World War II. Despite her far-right background, including past admiration for Benito Mussolini and claims of an anti-immigration conspiracy, Meloni has positioned herself as a stable and pro-European leader, emphasizing Italy's commitment to NATO and Western alliances. However, she now faces internal challenges from the right, particularly from Roberto Vannacci, a retired general who founded the National Future party. Vannacci, known for his socially conservative views and controversial remarks on race, has gained traction in polls, reaching around 8% support. This rise threatens Meloni's dominance within her coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

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