Quote (ferdia @ Sep 26 2022 04:38am)
"Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has said she was ready to govern for "all Italians" after her eurosceptic populists swept to victory in general elections, putting her on course to guide Italy's most right-wing government since World War II. According to projections around one in four voters in yesterday's election backed Ms Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, which has neo-fascist roots. But the party leads a coalition set to win a majority in parliament. Her success represents a seismic change in Italy, a founding member of the European Union and the eurozone's third largest economy - and for the EU, just weeks after the far-right outperformed in elections in Sweden.
Ms Meloni, who campaigned on a motto of "God, country and family", is expected to become Italy's first female prime minister, although the process of forming a new government could take weeks. At a time of soaring inflation, a looming energy crisis and the war in Ukraine, the 45-year-old sought to reassure those worried about her lack of experience and radical past.Ms Meloni said voters had sent a "clear message" of support for her party to lead their right-wing coalition to power."
probably more of this on the way in other EU countries. its all interconnected.
^Melatonina almost everyone that posts here brings their own view to the discussion. if you had everyone agreeing then the topic would be dead.
It's sad that people have to be driven to more extreme parties because current politicians will flat out disregard the will of the people so then people are so desperate that populist outsiders are the only way.
Normal people in Europe: Immigration to our countries is unimpeded and our social safety nets are struggling to cope.
Brussels: Shut up bigot. Diversity is our strength.
Normal people in Europe: We believe in strong family values and want our Christian values to be respected. It's who we are and have been this way for centuries.
Brussels: Shut up homophobe. You either implement woke social policies even though majority of your sovereign populaces disagree with it or we will force you to comply by threatening you with various economic bludgeons.
Normal people in Europe: Energy prices are crushing our disposable income and the quality of life for our families.
Brussels: Shut up people are dying in Ukraine. You don't want Russia to win right? So you will do your duty and pay more for years to come or you support Putin.