Summary

Wolfango Piccoli provides an overview of Italian politics. He sees a divergence in Meloni's approach between domestic and international matters. Internationally, initial concerns arose when Meloni formed a coalition with parties including Forza Italia and Lega, known for ties to Moscow and Euroscepticism. She has however adopted a Euro-realist stance, maintaining constructive relations with European institutions and supporting Ukraine, despite coalition opposition. Domestically, Meloni's approach is more conservative and sometimes reactionary including measures against rave parties, promoting the Italian language, banning laboratory-grown meat, and implementing anti-LGBT measures. The opposition remains weak and divided, strengthening Meloni's government. Challenges ahead involve migration and economic concerns, particularly related to the EU recovery fund and structural reforms. The European elections will be a test of Meloni's popularity.

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