Political Polls: Meloni and M5S Surge, PD Struggles While Salvini Outpaces Forza Italia
Latest Political Survey by Lab21.01: Favorable Signs for the Center-Right
The most recent political poll from Lab21.01, released on August 18 during the peak of the political vacation period, indicates a positive outlook for the center-right coalition.
This coalition appears to increase its voting support compared to the previous survey conducted in July.
Leading the government majority remains Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with her party, Brothers of Italy, inching closer to the significant milestone of 30% support.
Matteo Salvini can also take heart from the survey, although his League party has yet to break into double digits.
Furthermore, the party may soon face competition from a potential new faction led by Roberto Vannacci, which could detract from League’s voter base.
In contrast, Forza Italia seems to be struggling, particularly as they’ve been pushing for the introduction of the Ius Scholae in Italy.
While there has been some positive reception from opposition parties, both Meloni and Salvini appear unwilling to support the Azzurri’s initiative.
Overall, the poll indicates a robust health for the government majority, placing the center-right coalition, including Noi Moderati, at a substantial 47.9%.
This percentage would ensure a comfortable victory should elections be held.
Political Landscape: Declining PD and Resurgence of M5S
Giorgia Meloni has additional reasons to feel optimistic due to the significant decline of the Democratic Party (PD), the primary opposition party, which is moving further away from Brothers of Italy.
In particular, the electorate seems displeased with several PD members’ proposals for a return of Matteo Renzi to the center-left’s ranks.
Renzi has expressed his willingness for an alliance free from vetoes for some time now.
Italia Viva is reportedly struggling as well, hovering below the crucial 3% threshold.
Without a pact with either PD or +Europe, the political future for Renzi’s supporters appears quite challenging.
On a brighter note, the Five Star Movement (M5S) is showing signs of recovery.
Unlike the PD, which boasted prominent candidates during the last European elections, the M5S faced criticism due to the lack of heavyweights among its ranks but seems to be gradually regaining its footing.
Moreover, the survey confirms that the Greens-Left Alliance is comfortably above the electoral threshold, while Action, led by Carlo Calenda, also appears to be in a good position, surpassing the important 3% mark.
