
The desire for a political alternative led to the election victory of the Fratelli d'Italia, according to Andrea De Petris. However, Giorgia Meloni will not be able to deviate significantly from Mario Draghi's reform course in the future. She also faces a balancing act within her right-wing alliance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The conservative center-right coalition led by Fratelli d'Italia party leader Georgia Meloni becomes the strongest force in the Italian parliament, according to projections. However, many Italians sat out the election.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The chairmanship of a European party family has so far been an honorary position. That is the case if the party leader also sits in the European Parliament and is, therefore, financially secure. Under Manfred Weber, who recently became party and group leader of the EPP, things could now change.
By Markus Grabitz
The apple of discord is on this week's menu. Italy will elect a new government on Sunday, most likely a far-right one. Could a new alliance of the far right now emerge at the EU level?
By Claire Stam