Rise of far-right Vannacci poses dilemma for Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is celebrating her government's status as the longest-running in Italy since World War II. However, she faces internal political pressure from the rising popularity of Roberto Vannacci’s far-right Futuro Nazionale party.
Why it matters
The rise of fringe far-right parties threatens the stability of Meloni's coalition and may force her to shift toward more radical policies to retain her base.
Roberto Vannacci’s far-right Futuro Nazionale party has risen to about 8% in polls since its launch in February. Roberto Vannacci’s far-right Futuro Nazionale party has risen to about 8% in polls since its launch in February. Italy Analysis Rise of far-right Vannacci poses dilemma for Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone Angela Giuffrida in Rome Futuro Nazionale’s speedy rise in polls prompts questions over whether PM will return to her roots before election
Giorgia Meloni’s government has become the longest-running in Italy since the second world war – a milestone the prime minister is determined not to let pass unnoticed.
In the port area of Bari, capital of the southern Italian region of Puglia, where Meloni hosted the G7 in 2024 and where she spends her summer holiday, preparations are well underway for a festival-style showcase of her rightwing administration.
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