Forza Italia
Coverage of Forza Italia in the Nexus archive.
- Giorgia Meloni’s American reckoning
Giorgia Meloni's alliance with Donald Trump faced tension over Italy's defense spending and trade surplus with the U.S., leading to public clashes after Trump mocked her for allegedly exploiting their relationship. Meloni defended her government's actions, citing domestic political calculations in a country where Trump is widely unpopular.
- Italy’s Meloni faces a far-right dilemma as 'Il Generale' Vannacci rises
Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni faces a challenge from Roberto Vannacci, a former Italian army general whose new party Futuro Nazionale is rising within the conservative bloc. Vannacci's hard-line policies on migration and security threaten Meloni's government and her pro-European approach, as his party gains members from existing right-wing parties like the League and Forza Italia.