Tensions are mounting during the campaign six days before the general election in Italy. Right-wing politician Giorgia Meloni, who leads polls, complained of “provocations from left-wing circles”. It is not allowed to respond.
At previous election events, left-wing “provocateurs” mingled with the public to protest against them. “That’s a shame. I will file a complaint with Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese,” said the leader of the neo-fascist party Fratelli d’Italia (in English: Brothers of Italy). They did not do enough to ensure public safety .
“Heating air conditioning”
Lega boss Matteo Salvini even complained that he had been threatened. “I am insulted and threatened every day. I am sorry that someone on the left is fueling this climate,” he said. The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Roberto Fico, showed solidarity with right-wing politicians. “I always show solidarity when there are attacks on political forces. When there is violence , in whatever form, it must always be fought and condemned (…),” said Fico.
According to polls, Meloni’s party could win 24 percent of the vote in the snap elections on Sunday, September 25. According to the latest polls, there could be a neck-and-neck race with the center-left Democratico (Democratic Party), which could grab 23 percent of the vote.
EU exclusion in case of Meloni victory?
If Meloni wins the parliamentary elections in Italy, it could lead to exclusion from the EU, fears former EU commission chair Romano Prodi. Meloni had repeatedly defended right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in recent days. “Orban is violating the cornerstones of European rules signed by all countries, such as freedom of the press, dealing with minorities and the judiciary. It is worrying that Meloni does not see the danger of Italy being marginalized in Europe,” Prodi said in an interview with La Repubblica newspaper.
Source: Krone
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