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Italians vote in election that could take far-right to power

Italians are voting in a national election coming at a critical time for Europe

The Independent UK

Italy’s left clings to optimism as elections threaten painful reckoning

The postmortems have already begun, with Giorgia Meloni and the radical right set to win today for the first time since the war

The Guardian - UK

‘Mother, Italian, Christian’: Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s far-right leader on the cusp of power

Giorgia Meloni has successfully rebranded her Brothers of Italy party as the country’s dominant conservative force, without fully expunging its post-fascist roots. Her right-wing coalition was on course to win a majority of seats after Sunday’s general election, making her the favourite to become Italy’s first female prime minister –…

France 24

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Italy elections: Campaigning is over. Now what?

Italians will vote on Sunday to elect a new parliament with a right-wing coalition tipped to form a solid majority.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: at least 730 protesters detained in Russia; Europe urged to accept Russians fleeing draft – as it happened

Arrests made in 32 cities at rallies against mobilisation; border crossings from Russia to Finland have doubled and 10km queue reported at frontier with Georgia

The Guardian - AU

Giorgia Meloni may become Italy's 1st far-right leader since World War II

Far-right candidate Giorgia Meloni is favored to be voted in as Italy's next prime minister Sunday. Her Brothers of Italy party has roots in the neo-fascist movement that emerged after World War II.

WEKU

EXPLAINER: Italian election only part of picking government

Sunday's parliamentary election will determine who next governs major industrial economy and key NATO member Italy

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 24 September 2022

Protests erupted in Iran after a young woman died in the custody of the morality police. The enforcement of hijab laws has precipitated the wholesale incineration of headscarves across the country.

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European support for Ukraine ‘remains strong’ after Berlusconi defends Putin

Silvio Berlusconi told Italian broadcasters that Vladimir Putin only wished to replace the Ukrainian president with a government of ‘decent people’.

The Independent UK

Berlusconi claims Russians ‘pushed’ Putin into Ukraine war

Italian former PM’s party is part of coalition expected to win Sunday’s general election

The Guardian - UK

Who is Giorgia Meloni, the far-right contender set to be Italy's first female PM?

Giorgia Meloni, who has campaigned under the slogan of "God, country and family", is likely to lead Italy's most conservative government in years if her Brothers of Italy party and its allies win the general election on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Will a right-wing win push Italy towards Russia?

Italy’s national election on Sunday will likely bring to power parties with historically friendly ties to the Kremlin.

Al Jazeera

Italian rightwing coalition makes final push before election

Packed rally in Rome closes campaigns for group forecast for landslide victory in polls on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Berlusconi, on eve of Italian election, says Putin was ‘pushed into war’ with Ukraine

Putin wanted ‘a government of decent people’, says Italian

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Analysis: A Meloni election win could shift Europe's balance of power

The European Union's powerhouses will have to tread carefully around Giorgia Meloni if the nationalist candidate's coalition wins Italy's election on Sunday, or risk pushing Rome towards Hungary and Poland, European officials said.

Reuters

Explainer-Rightist alliance set for Italian election victory

Italy votes in a national election on Sunday that could herald its most right-wing government since World War Two, led by its first woman prime minister.

Reuters

Italy's right seen winning election but watch out for 5-Star, pollsters say

Italy's rightist bloc led by Giorgia Meloni is strongly expected to win Sunday's election but voter sentiment has shifted in the last two weeks and surprises should not be ruled out, pollsters say.

Reuters

Putin invaded to put 'decent people' in Kyiv, says Italy's Berlusconi

Russian President Vladimir Putin was "pushed" into invading Ukraine and wanted to put "decent people" in charge of Kyiv, former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has said, drawing fierce criticism just ahead of Italy's election.

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The Independent UK

'Crucial' vote could move Italy to right; many might boycott

Italian voters cast ballots on Sunday in an election that has been billed as crucial as Europe reels from the repercussions of war in Ukraine

Reuters

Meloni and Berlusconi take the stage as Italy's right eyes victory

The leaders of Italy's right-wing alliance put on a show of unity on Thursday and promised a new era of stable government at a closing rally three days before an election which they are on course to win.

The Independent UK

The politicians vying to lead Italy's next government

The main candidates in Italy's general election on Sunday to elect a new Parliament and determine who next governs the country include both familiar names and lesser-known ones

France 24

‘Playing counter-attack, without Mbappé’: Italy’s resigned left faces election drubbing

For much of the past decade, Italy’s centre-left Democratic Party has served as the dependable linchpin of wobbly crisis cabinets, delivering responsible – if uninspiring – government. As the country heads to the polls on September 25, the party’s inability to capture the imagination of Italian voters is hobbling its…

Bangkok Post

Italy: The hard right nears the reins of power

There's an election in Italy this Sunday, almost exactly 100 years after Benito Mussolini's "blackshirts" marched on Rome and brought the first fascist dictator to power.

Reuters

Youth vote more important than ever in Italy's election

For the first time in Italian history, 18-24-year-olds will enjoy full voting rights at the Sept. 25 national election, meaning the voice of young people should count more than ever before.

Foreign Affairs

Italy’s Election Paradox

America and the EU should root for a far-right populist.

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