Italy’s Meloni faces a dilemma as challenger 'Il Generale' Vannacci rises

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni faces a challenge from former army general Roberto Vannacci, whose new party 'National Future' is reshaping the right-wing political landscape. Vannacci's hard-line stance on security, migration, and EU policies contrasts with Meloni's pragmatic approach, creating uncertainty within Italy's conservative coalition ahead of the 2027 election.