Italy’s voters head to the polls on Sunday in a snap general election that is likely to see a government led by a far-right party come to power.
The snap election follows the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi in July, after he failed to unite a fractious political coalition behind his economic policies.An election win by Fratelli d'Italia could see the party's leader, Giorgia Meloni, become Italy's first female prime minister. She would also be the first far-right leader since Benito Mussolini's rise to power in Italy one hundred years ago.
The Fratelli d'Italia party was created in 2012, but has its roots in Italy's 20th century neo-fascist movement that emerged after the death of fascist leader Mussolini in 1945. Analysts say another reason for the party's popularity was its decision not to participate in Draghi's recent broad-based coalition. This distinguished Meloni"as an outsider within the political system and gaining more media visibility as the only opposition figure," Teneo risk consultancy's Co-President Wolfango Piccoli said in a recent note.
Fratelli d'Italia has been pro-NATO and pro-Ukraine and supports sanctions against Russia, unlike Lega which is ambivalent about those measures. "[The] first option is to keep our position in 'first division.' First division means Brussels and Germany, France, Spain, the big European countries, the founders, like us. {The] second option is to be relegated in the second division with Poland and Hungary, deciding to stay with them against Brussels, against Berlin, against Paris and Madrid," he said during the Ambrosetti economic forum in early September.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Used See it at Stamford Classic car Show this Sunday for saleSee it at Stamford Classic car Show this Sunday Where - Stamford meadows, Stamford When 28th August 2022 - 10am - 4pm One for the diary next week - as usual we have a stand at the Classic car show next Sunday and fingers crossed for sunshine and ice cream vans. 2006 06 Gransport Spyder, Blue Anniversaire, Blue Full Leather, Techno Cloth Trim, Blue Hood, 4200cc, 1 of 26 UK Cars, Maserati Owners Club Concours Overall Winner Blenheim 2017, Carbon Trim Sections, Paddle Shift, Upgraded Audio, Third factory Fitted speaker, Rear Parking sensor, Cruise Control, extensive History, Just serviced at Shiltec Performance Maserati/Ferrari Specialists, Loughborough. Described by them as the best one they have seen.
Read more »
Kyler Murray Has ‘No Hard Feelings’ for Fan Who Hit Him SundayThe Cardinals quarterback was struck in the face while celebrating a win over the Raiders.
Read more »
Lambeau Field Experiencing ‘Double Charges' From Sunday Night's Bears GameSome fans who attended the Packers-Bears game at Lambeau Field on Sunday are experiencing “double charges” to their cards from purchases they made.
Read more »
Woman dies after vehicle crash Sunday on Tucson's southeast sideA woman who was a passenger in a Polaris RZR that crashed Sunday has died, Tucson police said Tuesday.
Read more »