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Italians vote in election that could take far-right to power

Italians are voting in a national election coming at a critical time for Europe

The Independent UK

Italy’s left clings to optimism as elections threaten painful reckoning

The postmortems have already begun, with Giorgia Meloni and the radical right set to win today for the first time since the war

The Guardian - UK

Could a politician from Australia help usher in the far right in Italy?

With Brothers of Italy vying for power in Sunday’s election, a vast overseas electorate that takes in Asia and Oceania is also in play

The Guardian - AU

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‘Mother, Italian, Christian’: Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s far-right leader on the cusp of power

Giorgia Meloni has successfully rebranded her Brothers of Italy party as the country’s dominant conservative force, without fully expunging its post-fascist roots. Her right-wing coalition was on course to win a majority of seats after Sunday’s general election, making her the favourite to become Italy’s first female prime minister –…

France 24

Italy elections: Campaigning is over. Now what?

Italians will vote on Sunday to elect a new parliament with a right-wing coalition tipped to form a solid majority.

Al Jazeera

Giorgia Meloni may become Italy's 1st far-right leader since World War II

Far-right candidate Giorgia Meloni is favored to be voted in as Italy's next prime minister Sunday. Her Brothers of Italy party has roots in the neo-fascist movement that emerged after World War II.

WEKU

EXPLAINER: Italian election only part of picking government

Sunday's parliamentary election will determine who next governs major industrial economy and key NATO member Italy

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Giorgia Meloni could make history as Italy's first female PM. She would also be its first far-right leader since Benito Mussolini

Giorgia Meloni has risen from political obscurity to potentially become Italy's first far-right female leader. But her critics warn her ascension comes at a fragile time in Europe and evokes memories of Italy's fascist past.

ABC News

Italy's election campaign ends, tensions between EU and right flares

Italy's leaders held their final rallies on Friday ahead of a parliamentary election at the weekend that is expected to be won by a rightist alliance, putting Rome on possible collision course with Brussels.

Reuters

European support for Ukraine ‘remains strong’ after Berlusconi defends Putin

Silvio Berlusconi told Italian broadcasters that Vladimir Putin only wished to replace the Ukrainian president with a government of ‘decent people’.

The Independent UK

Who is Giorgia Meloni, the far-right contender set to be Italy's first female PM?

Giorgia Meloni, who has campaigned under the slogan of "God, country and family", is likely to lead Italy's most conservative government in years if her Brothers of Italy party and its allies win the general election on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Same-sex parenting not normal, says aide to Italy's Meloni

Same-sex parenting is not normal, a senior member of the far-right party expected to win Italy's election on Sunday has suggested, casting a fresh spotlight on its socially conservative agenda.

Reuters

Will a right-wing win push Italy towards Russia?

Italy’s national election on Sunday will likely bring to power parties with historically friendly ties to the Kremlin.

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Al Jazeera

Italy election: Energy woes prompt voter apathy, anguish

The prospect of a harsh winter is dominating the Italian vote, with many voters worried about sky-high gas bills.

The Guardian - UK

Italian rightwing coalition makes final push before election

Packed rally in Rome closes campaigns for group forecast for landslide victory in polls on Sunday

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen delivers veiled warning to Italy's right wing

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned Italy of consequences should it veer away from democratic principles, issuing a barely veiled threat ahead of Sunday's election that a rightist bloc led by Giorgia Meloni is expected to win.

Reuters

Analysis: A Meloni election win could shift Europe's balance of power

The European Union's powerhouses will have to tread carefully around Giorgia Meloni if the nationalist candidate's coalition wins Italy's election on Sunday, or risk pushing Rome towards Hungary and Poland, European officials said.

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The Conversation

Giorgia Meloni and the return of fascism: how Italy got here

The rise of far-right politician Giorgia Meloni has left many outside Italy asking how her brand of what many argue is fascism can achieve such prominence in a country that has experienced life under the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini. The answer can be traced back to a recent normalisation of…

Reuters

Explainer-Rightist alliance set for Italian election victory

Italy votes in a national election on Sunday that could herald its most right-wing government since World War Two, led by its first woman prime minister.

Reuters

Italy's right seen winning election but watch out for 5-Star, pollsters say

Italy's rightist bloc led by Giorgia Meloni is strongly expected to win Sunday's election but voter sentiment has shifted in the last two weeks and surprises should not be ruled out, pollsters say.

The Independent UK

'Crucial' vote could move Italy to right; many might boycott

Italian voters cast ballots on Sunday in an election that has been billed as crucial as Europe reels from the repercussions of war in Ukraine

Los Angeles Times

She could become Italy’s first female leader — and its first far-right one since Mussolini

FLORENCE, Italy — Giorgia Meloni has been called a fascist, an extremist and — to an extent — a de facto heir to 20th century dictator Benito Mussolini.

Reuters

Meloni and Berlusconi take the stage as Italy's right eyes victory

The leaders of Italy's right-wing alliance put on a show of unity on Thursday and promised a new era of stable government at a closing rally three days before an election which they are on course to win.

Financial Times

Populism isn’t over. It’s getting an upgrade

Brexit and Trump collided with reality. But rising conservatives like Italy’s Giorgia Meloni are more serious about power

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