Even The Economist bows to Giorgia Meloni. The British weekly, not exactly known for sympathies towards the Italian right, has recognized the leader of Brothers of Italy as a central figure in the politics of the beautiful country. “Giorgia Meloni is fusing populism and moderation,” is its thesis. Translated: the Prime Minister has been able to synthesize the ability to listen to her electorate and exercise the pragmatism necessary to wield power. Giovanni Orsina, a professor at Luiss, describes her as “the person around whom the entire political system revolves.” And the polls continue to favor Giorgia Meloni.
Among the secrets of Meloni’s success is also an opposition that fails to unite. The PD and M5S are unable to find a common line especially on foreign policy and support for Kyiv. For Orsina, the opposing camp is “in a real disaster.” And he doesn’t even mention the daily quarrels over primaries or woke issues. Furthermore, Meloni has been able to combine identity and reliability. An example? The immigration chapter, where the crackdown against illegal entries has been accompanied by the opening of regular channels to meet the needs of businesses. Despite all the left’s propaganda, Meloni is therefore far from a declining leader. Rather, she is a premier committed to building the conditions for a second term.
