The black galaxy for Vannacci, from Castellino to Fiore via the Veneto Front Skinheads: this is how the general enlists the exponents of the extreme right

Il Fatto QuotidianoIndependentProgressive11 hr. ago

The article discusses Roberto Vannacci’s efforts to build alliances with far-right groups within Italy’s 'galassia nera' (black galaxy), a network of extreme-right organizations. These include figures like Giuliano Castellino, a former Forza Nuova leader currently in prison, whose sister Ramona has linked his group 'Roma ai romani' to Gianni Alemanno’s Indipendenza, which later merged into Futuro nazionale. The article highlights connections between Vannacci’s party and groups such as Veneto Fronte Skinheads, led by Piero Puschiavo, who is now associated with Fratelli d'Italia but is reportedly considering joining FnV. Other figures like Roberto Jonghi Lavarini, known as the 'Black Baron,' are described as intermediaries between FnV and the far-right. The piece draws on intelligence reports and interviews with insiders.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames Vannacci’s outreach to far-right groups as an attempt to consolidate power and avoid competition, using terms like 'galassia nera' and highlighting the involvement of neo-fascist and neo-Nazi elements. It emphasizes the potential risks of these alliances and uses critical language

OpenIndependentProgressive14 hr. ago

The article reports on a security services' report detailing monitoring of far-right groups approaching General Roberto Vannacci ahead of the 2027 elections. The report lists names such as Giuliano Castellino, who is currently incarcerated for past violent actions, and Alfredo Iorio, monitored for pro-Russian propaganda. It mentions other figures like Roberto Fiore, linked to far-right movements. The report suggests these individuals are showing interest in joining Vannacci’s Future National party after his departure from the League. The piece highlights the potential convergence between far-right groups and Vannacci’s political movement, while noting efforts by these groups to discreetly infiltrate the new party structure.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the activities of far-right figures as problematic and potentially aligned with a nationalist movement, suggesting their influence could undermine democratic norms. While it presents factual information about individuals involved in extremist activities, the emphasis on their 'con