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Michael Fitzpatrick

Meloni's far-right coalition sweeps to victory in Italian general election

Far-right party Brothers of Italy's leader Giorgia Meloni shows a placard reading "Thank you Italy". AP - Gregorio Borgia

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni said on Monday she was ready to govern for "all Italians" after her eurosceptic populists triumphed in general elections, putting her on course to guide Italy's most right-wing government since World War II.

According to projections, one in four voters in Sunday's election backed Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, which has neo-fascist roots.

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