Far-right amalgam seen as likely winner as Italy votes

Millions of Italians are expected to vote in an election that is forecast to return first far-right government since WW2 and usher in its first woman premier – Giorgia Meloni

Voting runs on Sunday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm [local time], with exit polls released when balloting ends.

A far-right alliance led by Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party appeared on course for a clear victory when the last opinion polls were published two weeks ago. Voting runs on Sunday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm [local time], with exit polls released when balloting ends.Scope for surprise The complex calculations required by a hybrid proportional/first-past-the-post electoral law mean it may be many hours before a precise seat count is available.

A late surge by 5-Star could jeopardise the rightist alliance's chances of winning a majority in the Senate or upper house, complicating the process of forming a government. The outcome of the vote will also be watched nervously in European capitals and on financial markets.

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