Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy Leads EU Vote with 26-31%, Wins 24 Seats

Jun 9, 2024, 10:19 PM

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing Brothers of Italy party has emerged as the leading force in Italy's vote for the European Parliament. Exit polls and initial results indicate that the Brothers of Italy secured between 26% and 31% of the vote, significantly ahead of the center-left Democratic Party, which garnered between 21% and 25.5%. This marks a substantial increase from the Brothers of Italy's 6% share in the 2019 elections. The populist Five Star Movement and Forza Italia trailed with 10-14% and 8 seats respectively. Meloni's party won 24 seats, while the Democratic Party secured 22 seats. The right-wing Lega also obtained 8 seats. Meloni's victory reflects broader gains for right-wing parties across the European Union, solidifying her position both domestically and on the European stage.