Italy’s far right line up to defend jeweler who killed robbers

An Italian jeweler convicted for killing armed robbers in 2021 after they left his shop is being defended by far-right political forces ahead of the 2027 election. National Future (FN) and the League, part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition, have proposed bills to ease self-defense laws, with FN criticizing the League for losing support. Political analysts suggest the case is being used as a campaign strategy amid competition between emerging and established far-right parties.