ROME (AP) — Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party was leading in projections based on very partial results early Monday in voting for Parliament. Her Brothers of Italy party, which has neo-fascist roots, also appeared to be ahead according to an exit poll on state television. If the projections hold after the votes in Sunday’s elections are counted, that outcome would well position Meloni to lead what would be Italy’s first far-right-led government since the end of World War II. If she succeeds in forming a ruling coalition, Meloni would also become the first woman to hold the premiership. Rai state broadcaster said Meloni’s Brothers of Italy in alliance with two right-wing parties appeared headed to take as much as 45% of the vote in both chambers of Parliament.
Meloni’s far-right alliance leads in Italian elections
