With the populist slogan "Italy and Italian people first!" Meloni has called for less European bureaucracy, low taxes and a halt to immigration. Her critics warn she is flirting with Italy's fascist history.
With the populist slogan "Italy and Italian people first!" Meloni has called for less European bureaucracy, low taxes and a halt to immigration. Her critics warn she is flirting with Italy's fascist history.
In the 2018 election, the far-right Brothers of Italy party won just 4% of the vote. Four years later, they're leading the polls with their leader tipped to become Italy's first female prime minister in September.