Italy Elections: Voting in Italy today, the right-wing party dominated, the left weakened, in the meantime, whose fear is troubling the EU?

Italy Elections: Italy is going to vote on Sunday, about which the discussion has intensified not only in this country but across Europe. The future of the European Union (UN) is at stake. These elections will also decide the unity of Europe. In Italy, far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has given her last election speech in the Italian capital Rome. Which was held in Piazza del Popolo, one of Rome’s iconic squares. “We are the real majority in the country,” he told the shouting crowd. Opinion polls also showed this to be true. One out of every four citizens plans to vote for Meloni. This information was revealed in the first survey published on 10 September before the pre-election ban.

If the figures revealed in the survey are true, then Meloni could become the first female prime minister of Italy. She heads a right-wing coalition that includes anti-immigration leader Matteo Salvini and octogenarian media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi. The elections are being held because the National Unity Government of Prime Minister Mario Draghi collapsed in July. He has been an elected technocrat and formerly Europe’s largest central banker. He is known as a calm leader in the stormy politics of Italy.

The last elections were held in Italy five years ago, since then three different governments have been formed here. This year people are going to vote through ballot. Electoral issues include the energy crisis, widespread disenchantment over the approach of politicians and the country’s future stance towards the European Union.

energy crisis

Russia has cut gas supplies in the wake of the Ukraine war, causing not only gas shortages in Europe but also skyrocketing gas bills in the coming winter. The economy of the world is being affected due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine for the last 7 months. The same is true of Italy as well. Inflation is skyrocketing here. Economists estimate that 12 million people could go below the poverty line if conditions remain the same. However, at the heart of the election campaign has been the energy crisis. The far-right coalition has also included issues such as illegal immigration and gay-rights lobbies in the election campaign.

Meloni is also following Draghi. He has refused to raise Italy’s record high debt, insisting on limiting the price of gas and separating it from energy costs. While Salvini has spoken of more than 30 billion euros in loans, to provide relief to businesses and families struggling with the economic crisis. Experts say that there is a need to take immediate steps to prevent social inequality, which has already increased due to the corona virus epidemic. The coming government will have to adopt a strategy for the most vulnerable, otherwise the situation will get worse.

What is the condition of the Left Party?

In addition to the Brothers of Italy party, the Democratic Party (PD) is in the electoral fray. Which is led by Enrico Letta. This central left party is talking about providing economic opportunities to the youth of Italy after forming its government, focusing on renewable energy, civil liberties and social policies. In a way, Meloni and Letta are the complete opposite of each other. However, this party could not agree to an alliance with anyone. Letta is also being accused of having focused on attacking Meloni in the election campaign rather than promoting his party’s actual policies.

Apart from Meloni, leader Giuseppe Conte also remained in the limelight of the election campaign. While Letta’s party is projected to get 22 per cent of the vote, Conte’s Moribund party is expected to get 13 per cent. However, after the polling is held on Sunday, the official results can come only by Monday. And it may take a few weeks for the government to be formed. By mid-October both chambers will elect their new presidents. President Sergio Mattarella will then begin discussions with the two representatives and party leaders to decide who to appoint as prime minister. The appointed prime minister will present a list of ministers who will have to face a vote of confidence by the President and then Parliament.

How can it be a threat to the EU?

It has been revealed in the survey that people will abstain from voting on a large scale. Because he is not happy with the arrival of both Meloni and Letta. Meloni is a co-founder of the Brothers of Italy party, formed in 2012. This party has emerged from a right-wing party. Which has for years made rhetoric against the EU and the international financial market. This party has made them their enemy for the national interest of Italy. But Meloni can now become the country’s prime minister at a time when Italy needs EU help the most. This is the reason why the tone of 45-year-old Meloni has changed. She continues to reaffirm her commitment to the EU and support for Ukraine. Along with this, she is also supporting sanctions on Russia.

However, he said in the election campaign that the “party is over” for the EU. She said at a rally last week that she would prioritize the interests of Italy. He also raised concerns after refusing to withdraw a report by the European Parliament that condemned the Eurosceptic Hungarian government for violating the law.

Russia-backed people in coalition

Of course, Meloni may say that she supports Ukraine, but there are people in her party who support Russia. Salvini has long been a fan of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has been repeatedly saying that the sanctions being imposed against Moscow will not work and should be reconsidered. Apart from this, another coalition partner, Silvio Berlusconi, has a personal friendship with Putin. The two celebrate holidays together. Berlusconi, 85, defended Putin on Thursday, saying he only wants to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and replace it with a civilized people’s government, but he is facing unexpected resistance at the grassroots level. Is.

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