With the recent political shifts in France and Italy, the possibility of a government led by the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party is on the horizon following snap parliamentary elections. In Italy, a coalition of the right and far-right has been governing under the leadership of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni since October 2022.
In Paris, the alliance being formed brings together the RN, Marion Maréchal, and Eric Ciotti, representing different conservative and populist factions. This mirrors the political landscape in Italy, where similar groups make up the executive branch.
The alliance of these right-wing parties traces back to the 1994 general election in Italy, evolving over time and now under the leadership of Meloni’s Brothers of Italy. Meloni aims to replicate this alliance model in the European Parliament for a stronger right-wing presence.
Pledges to Brussels
Despite the current majority held by traditional parties in the European Parliament, Meloni advocates for a center-right alliance, inspired by the Italian right-wing union. This stance follows her success in the EU elections and focus on immigration policy.
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The ongoing reshuffling within the European Parliament’s right-wing highlights the potential alliance between Brothers of Italy and the RN, signaling a shift in European politics towards a stronger conservative presence.
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