Italy's far right pushed to extremes by the radical politics of former general Roberto Vannacci
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Roberto Vannacci, a retired military officer, has emerged as a controversial figure reshaping Italy's political landscape through National Future, a party emphasizing nationalist and traditionalist values. His growing electoral support has intensified competition within Prime Minister Meloni's ruling coalition, forcing established parties to adopt increasingly hardline positions on cultural and identity issues to maintain relevance among voters.
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Italy's far right pushed to extremes by the radical politics of former general Roberto Vannacci
The rise in the polls of the leader of National Future, a party with an identitarian and masculinist vision founded by this former member of the League, has prompted the parties in Giorgia Meloni's coalition to take a tougher stance.
