“I am doing this because I want to ask the Italians if they are satisfied with the work we are doing in Italy and the work we are doing in Europe,” G. Meloni said after announcing her candidacy at the party convention in Pescara.
Her party “Brothers of Italy”, which has neo-fascist roots, in 2022. In the elections held in Italy, it took first place with 26 percent. of votes. Similar results are revealed before June 6-9. polls are being prepared for the upcoming EP elections.
If Meloni becomes the leader of the party’s list of candidates, the “Italian brothers” could use their national popularity at the EU level. However, European Union (EU) rules stipulate that the winner of the ministerial post must immediately resign from the EU legislature.
“We want to do exactly the same in Europe as in 2022. September 25 we did in Italy – to gather a majority that would gather the forces of the right and finally send the left to the opposition even in Europe!” said G. Meloni.
According to EU legislation, “the credentials of newly elected members of the European Parliament are checked to ensure that they do not hold positions incompatible with the activities of a member of the European Parliament”, including government ministerial positions.
This strategy has been used before – the last time was in 2019. in Italy. This maneuver was then used by Meloni’s deputy Matteo Salvini, who leads the far-right Lega party.
