Giorgia Meloni and her post-fascist party Fratelli d'Italia win Italy’s election

Giorgia Meloni and her party, Fratelli d’Italia, have won Italy’s general election. With 98% of the votes counted, Fratelli d’Italia has won 26% of the vote, the highest of any single party. The center-left coalition led by Enrico Letta came second with 26.2% of the vote, while the Five Star Movement came third with 15.5% of the vote. Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister.

Victory of Post-Fascism

Thevictory of Fratelli d’Italia marks a significant shift in Italian politics. The party has its roots in the post-fascist Italian Social Movement (MSI), which was founded in 1946 by supporters of Benito Mussolini. In the 1990s, the MSI transformed itself into the National Alliance, which joined Silvio Berlusconi's center-right coalition. In 2012, the National Alliance merged with other right-wing parties to form Fratelli d’Italia.

Neo-Fascist Roots

Fratelli d’Italia has been accused of being a neo-fascist party. The party’s logo features the flame of the MSI, and many of its members have expressed admiration for Mussolini. Meloni herself has been criticized for making statements that have been interpreted as racist and xenophobic. However, Meloni has denied that Fratelli d’Italia is a fascist party. She has said that the party is “not nostalgic” for fascism and that it is committed to democracy.

Meloni as a Unifier?

Meloni has promised to be a “unifying” force for Italy. She has said that she wants to form a government that will represent all Italians, regardless of their political beliefs. She has also promised to tackle Italy’s economic problems, including high unemployment and poverty. However, it remains to be seen whether she will be able to fulfill her promises. Fratelli d’Italia is a relatively small party, and it will need to form a coalition with other parties in order to govern. It is possible that Meloni will have to compromise on some of her policies in order to build a stable coalition.

Italy in European Politics?

The victory of Fratelli d’Italia has raised concerns about the future of democracy in Italy. Some observers have warned that Meloni’s government could erode democratic institutions and restrict civil liberties. Others have argued that Meloni is a moderate who will not pose a threat to democracy. Only time will tell what the future holds for Italy under Giorgia Meloni’s leadership.