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A recent survey shows Roberto Vannacci's newly formed far-right movement has overtaken the governing Forza Italia party, rising to fourth place nationally and signaling shifting voter preferences in upcoming Italian elections.
Leaked internal conversations have revealed tensions within the "Futuro Nazionale" party, led by former general Roberto Vannacci, who seeks to emulate Giorgia Meloni's success and become Italy's leader.
A new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, founded by 57-year-old former soldier Roberto Vannacci, is reportedly gaining increasing support in Italy. The party's emergence has led to accusations against Giorgia Meloni for allegedly 'selling out' the right.
The latest SWG poll for La7 indicates that the center-right coalition is facing difficulties, while the Five Star Movement (M5S) and Italia Viva are performing well. Fratelli d’Italia remains stable at 27%, and Futuro Nazionale has surpassed Avs, with the Democratic Party (Pd) seeing a decline.
Roberto Vannacci, leader of Futuro Nazionale, has released a new video created with artificial intelligence, depicting him as a Roman commander interceding with a fake President Mattarella for a pardon for Roggero.
General Roberto Vannacci faced protests in Pescara, where activists played "Bella Ciao" and some members of Futuro Nazionale performed fascist salutes, prompting Vannacci to remark that it felt like being at a zoo.
Several factors suggest that an alliance between the center-right and Futuro Nazionale (National Future) in Italy may prove less advantageous than current polls indicate.
The Lega party is facing increasing pressure from Vannacci and the growing Futuro Nazionale party, which has now reached similar polling numbers. This situation puts the party's internal council on Zaia's vice-presidency at risk.
Futuro Nazionale, a new anti-EU and pro-Russia party led by a former general, is reportedly gaining traction in Italian polls, posing a challenge for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, stating he currently sees no reason for such talks. Zelenskyy interpreted Putin's response as Russia once again choosing war, while Putin also commented on Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage.
Roberto Vannacci's party, Futuro Nazionale, announced its intention to participate in the upcoming Milan municipal elections and will present its own candidate.
The latest SWG political poll before the May 24-25 municipal elections indicates that Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) is losing ground, while the Democratic Party (Pd) and Five Star Movement (M5S) are performing well, with Futuro Nazionale also growing.
Gianni Alemanno's political faction is set to merge with Roberto Vannacci's 'Futuro nazionale' at a meeting in Rome on March 31st, with Mario Adinolfi also involved in the right-wing political maneuvers.
Former General Roberto Vannacci, with his 'Futuro Nazionale' party, is challenging Prime Minister Meloni and the Italian right wing, aiming to establish a patriarchy in Italy.
Roberto Vannacci is reportedly considering Calabria as a key region to test the strength of his 'Futuro Nazionale' party in upcoming elections, potentially challenging Forza Italia.
Roberto Vannacci has announced Carmelo Burgio as the candidate for Futuro nazionale in the upcoming municipal elections for the Mayor of Milan. The announcement was made from the Versiliana stage.
Recent Italian political polls indicate that the Fratelli d'Italia party has dropped below 27%, while Vannacci's support continues to grow, with Futuro Nazionale reaching 7.1%, surpassing Lega and Avs.
An analysis of the 'Melonellum' (a proposed electoral law) suggests a paradox where the Italian right needs a general, with Youtrend projections indicating the 'campo largo' (broad coalition) has a chance if Futuro Nazionale runs independently.
Recent political polls in Italy show an increase for center-right parties, with the exception of Lega, which continues to decline and has been surpassed by Futuro Nazionale and Vannacci.
Former General Vannacci announced on social media that his 'Futuro Nazionale' party is expanding internationally by joining a far-right group in the European Union alongside Germany's AfD, aiming to fight for security and border defense.
New polls indicate that General-turned-politician Roberto Vannacci's new far-right party, National Future (FN), is polling at 5.3%, the same as the right-wing League party he recently left, with other parties also seeing shifts in support.
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's opposition Christian Democratic Union, expressed optimism about Germany overcoming challenges but warned that an electoral victory for the far-right AfD would be a 'big bang'. His comments come amidst broader discussions on political stability and economic challenges in Germany.
Three members of Italy's Lega party, Furgiuele, Bergamini, and Pretto, are reportedly moving towards Vannacci's political faction, indicating a shift in allegiances within the right-wing political landscape. This follows other cases within Futuro Nazionale that have caused embarrassment for Vannacci.
General Roberto Vannacci, leader of Futuro Nazionale, clarified his position within the center-right, stating he does not negotiate his principles and announced a candidate for mayor in Milan.
Laura Ravetto, a prominent figure in Italy's Lega party, has left to join General Vannacci's "Futuro nazionale," marking a significant split within Salvini's party.
Denny Mendez interrupted Futuro Nazionale leader Vannacci at Sanremo, disagreeing with his comments on politics and culture, particularly regarding Salvini's remarks on Ermal Meta.
Former general Roberto Vannacci, with his party 'Futuro Nazionale,' is challenging Italy's right-wing political landscape and Prime Minister Meloni by openly advocating for a patriarchy.
Former General Roberto Vannacci, a right-wing populist from Italy's "Futuro Nazionale" party, has ignited fierce political debates with his statements advocating for the protection of patriarchal structures, which he links to increased violence against women.
Italian MP Edoardo Ziello of Futuro Nazionale displayed a white noose in parliament, directing it at Minister Giorgetti and accusing him of 'strangling' the Italian economy, echoing a similar incident from 1993.
Recent political polls in Italy indicate a rise in support for Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) and Lega, while Vannacci's Futuro nazionale is approaching Forza Italia. Avs is noted as the only opposition party showing an increase in support.
Matteo Salvini has requested a pardon from President Mattarella for jeweler Roggero, who was convicted of double homicide, while Futuro Nazionale held a sit-in at the Court of Cassation.
According to the Youtrend supermedia, Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale party has gained 0.9% in political polls, now standing stably above the Lega party, while the center-right coalition as a whole has seen a corresponding decline.
Italy's new far-right political force, Futuro Nazionale (National Future), has for the first time surpassed the more established Lega party in a YouTrend poll.
Roberto Vannacci's new political party, 'Futuro nazionale,' is holding its constituent assembly in Rome, with the general reportedly preparing a 'counterattack' against Prime Minister Meloni.
Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale party officially gains four new deputies, with two defecting from Lega and two from Forza Italia, bringing the party's registered members to 94,000.
Former Fratelli d'Italia member, now in the mixed group Futuro Nazionale, Pozzolo, tested positive for alcohol after his SUV went off-road in Biellese, with a blood alcohol level double the legal limit.
The latest Agi/Youtrend Supermedia political polls in Italy indicate no major upheavals, with Vannacci's party, Futuro Nazionale, showing a 0.4% increase, while the center-right and broad field coalitions remain tied.
Internal tensions are growing within Italy's Futuro Nazionale party, with a power struggle emerging between Masonic factions and the Catholic far-right, as Pozzolo is named the sole northern reference.
Deputies from Futuro Nazionale have questioned Transport Minister Salvini regarding beach concessions, stating 'no to tenders, infraction is better' and demanding compensation, prioritizing Italian interests.