the party she formed, brothers of italy, has its roots in post—war fascism, keeping the same tricolour flame logo. but she has moderated and moved it away from the far—right to the mainstream. she's topping polls before the upcoming european elections, an example for europe's nationalist politicians hoping she'll lead a new right—wing wave — and hoping to emulate her success in their countries. and on the past, she had this message. the italian right has handed fascism over history for decades now, unambiguously condemning the suppression of democracy and the ignominious anti—jewish laws. and yet, overt political extremism has continued to fester and flourish here... ..seemingly without punishment.