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Significance
In the past, Silvio Berlusconi’s centre-right Forza Italia (FI) dominated right-wing governments. However, in recent years the far-right has become the leading conservative voice in the country, and any future right-wing government will likely be dominated by the League and the Brothers of Italy (FdI).
Impacts
Rising support for the FdI could force the League to withdraw support for Draghi’s technocratic government.
A far-right government in Rome would provoke ongoing conflict between Italy and the EU over immigration and fiscal policy.
The League and FdI share similarly hawkish views towards China, and oppose sanctions on Russia.
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immigration,
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