What Happens if Giorgia Meloni Wins the European Elections?
What Happens If Giorgia Meloni Wins the European Elections?
With the Prime Minister deciding to run for office herself on 8 and 9 June, the question of what would happen if Giorgia Meloni were to win the European elections is currently a hot topic.
The leader of Fratelli d’Italia is heavily involved in the final stages of this electoral campaign.
Giorgia Meloni’s First National Test
Over a year and a half after the triumph of the national elections, these European elections represent the first real test at a national level for Giorgia Meloni.
It is not only about testing her popularity in the country, but also about seizing a unique opportunity for the right within the European Union.
The Challenge Ahead
In Italy, Giorgia Meloni will have to fend off the assault of the Democratic Party, which has several prominent figures on its lists.
This is also an opportunity for Meloni to solidify her position within the center-right coalition.
The Relationship with Matteo Salvini
Despite public statements, relations between the Prime Minister and Matteo Salvini are described as poor.
The two leaders have been exchanging jabs during this electoral campaign without escalating into a political showdown.
Victory Parameters
To discuss a victory for Giorgia Meloni in the 2024 European elections in Italy, one must consider a threshold: 26%, the percentage obtained by Fratelli d’Italia in the last national elections.
Meloni aims to maintain this level of support in the European elections.
Some speculate that Meloni is aiming for a significant breakthrough, potentially reaching 30% by personally leading the party’s lists in all five constituencies.
European Landscape
In the broader European context, Meloni leads the Conservatives and Reformists group, while also maintaining a positive relationship with Ursula von der Leyen.
Meloni’s goal is to challenge the People’s Party in forming a majority without the Socialists.
In conclusion, for Meloni, success would be not falling below the 26% threshold in votes.
In Brussels, the objective is to avoid being relegated to the opposition once again, presenting a more challenging path to overcome.
