Why the ‘far right’ is winning elections in the EU
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni visit a reception center for migrants on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, Italy, September 17, 2023.
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After stunning elections across Europe, “far-right” parties (a descriptor provided by left-leaning media) have gained ground in nearly every country. Italy stood out among the results. Italian premier Giorgia Meloni more than doubled her party’s seats in the assembly.
What’s the largest driving force in Italy’s right-ward shift? Illegal immigration.
About the Author
Kayla Bartsch is a former William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review.
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After stunning elections across Europe, “far-right” parties (a descriptor provided by left-leaning media) have gained ground in nearly every country. Italy stood out among the results. Italian premier Giorgia Meloni more than doubled her party’s seats in the assembly.
What’s the largest driving force in Italy’s right-ward shift? Illegal immigration.
About the Author
Kayla Bartsch is a former William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review.
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