This EU election, marked by the triumph of the ultra-nationalist Brothers of Italy party led by Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, was probably the strangest in Italian history. Turnout was at a record low, with less than 50 percent of eligible voters going to the polls. Strong left-right polarisation returned after many years. And Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Valentina Saini is a freelance journalist specialising in Italian social issues and politics, gender issues and the Middle East and North Africa region.