Even the most firebrand politicians find they need allies when they reach office, and Meloni’s predicaments make that even more true.
- Professor of Politics and Co-Director of the Centre for Britain and Europe, University of Surrey
For the first time, two populist radical-right partners are teaming up to form a government. So who is the outsider now?
A tense regional election leaves food for thought on all sides.
The former deputy prime minister has been outmanouevered by his government partners –but he thrives in opposition.
The League is rapidly losing support and its leader, Matteo Salvini, may take drastic action.
Law professor Giuseppe Conte has no experience in politics – which makes him the perfect candidate for the uncomfortable partnership now in government.
The Five Star Movement is the biggest party, but forming a government is going to be difficult. Will a right-wing coalition prevail?
With corruption scandals dogging practically every party, it’s difficult to see how the electorate can have faith in their representatives. And yet, they keep voting for them.
It might actually be better for the Conservatives to work with Nigel Farage in government.
On 18 November 2013, the Italian right-wing leader Silvio Berlusconi dissolved his party, Popolo della Libertà (PDL –- People of Freedom), the founding of which he had announced to his supporters in Milan…
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