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Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy Wins EU Vote Amid Broader Right-Wing Gains

Jun 9, 2024, 09:10 PM

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing party, Brothers of Italy, has secured a strong victory in Italy's European Parliament elections, according to exit polls. This result positions Meloni as a significant player in Brussels, potentially enabling her to 'unite the right' across Europe and leverage her influence with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The victory is part of a broader trend of right-wing parties gaining ground in the European Union, with notable wins in Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, Hungary, Finland, Croatia, France, Austria, and Germany. Meloni's party's performance is in line with or exceeds their 2022 general election vote share.