National Future
Coverage of National Future in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Meloni clears first hurdle for controversial electoral reform
Italy’s lower house approved Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s controversial electoral reform, which replaces the current mixed system with full proportionality and guarantees a governing majority to any coalition securing over 42% of the vote. Opposition parties criticized the reform as a power grab, with Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein accusing Meloni of betraying Italians. The law now moves to the Senate for final approval.
- Far-right general upends Italian politics
A new far-right party led by former army general Roberto Vannacci is challenging Italy's governing coalition, drawing defectors and shifting political discourse toward nationalism and anti-EU rhetoric. The National Future party has gained traction, reaching parity with Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's League in polls and forcing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to address issues like migration and NATO spending on Vannacci's terms.
- Italy’s Meloni faces a dilemma as challenger 'Il Generale' Vannacci rises
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni faces a political challenge from Roberto Vannacci, a former army general whose new party 'National Future' is disrupting the conservative bloc. Vannacci's hard-line stance on migration and EU policies contrasts with Meloni's pragmatic approach, creating uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general election.
- 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.