Italy election: Far right on course to win as Giorgia Melonia claims victory – BBC News

Far-right leader Giorgia Melonia has claimed victory in Italy’s election, and is on course to become the country’s first female prime minister.

Ms Meloni is widely expected to form Italy's most right-wing government since World War Two.

That will alarm much of Europe as Italy is the EU's third-biggest economy.

However, speaking after the vote, Ms Meloni said her Brothers of Italy party would "govern for everyone" and would not betray people's trust.

#Italy #BBCNews

[daviddeacon]

First woman ever elected In Italy and the media are disappointed. If she was a Liberal she would be heralded as a strong independent champion of women everywhere.

[kingwillbisthebest]

Disgusted at how you describe anyone who is not liberal as "far right".

[colek]

No BBC it doesn’t matter what the rest of Europe thinks about a democratic election in Italy. The Italian people voted for what is good for in there country and good for them on that

[eaudedogue]

Why is nobody showing her speech? Are they worried people will not be able to disagree with her?

[Lipo]

Great news! Good for Italy for showing the world how it's done.

[basque]

"They go thru Prime Ministers pretty quickly"
The UK are on their 4th Prime Minister in 6 years, catching up to Italy. 🤫

[J.M.]

Congratulations to Giorgia. Wonderful Qin.

[christianperez]

Congratulations Italy, we need someone like this in CANADA!

[wdflying]

Why does the BBC love to call those they don't like 'Far Right' it is not Far Right to have a more patriotic stance.

[wonjubhoy]

There is nothing wrong with putting your own country and your compatriots first. Italy has suffered from a colossal refugee crisis. Congratulations Giorgia Meloni.

[jacquelinedesanctis]

Yet again the BBC delivers appalling reporting. I live in Tuscany, and the result of the election has been enthusiastic and positive. This reporter just has not got it right.

[guybrewer]

Please can the BBC disclose what their context meaning of "Far Right" actually is?

[keithwilliams]

God bless the Italians!!!
God, country and family!!

[darkwoods]

You mean Right of center leader. The BBC like to portray anyone who isn't far left as ''far right''. Hopefully the UK will get a Prime Minister like this soon too who cares about the country and it's majority population and not pandering to third world imports and mentally ill types over the majority of people.

[princepssenatus]

Italy will have a Female and patriotic Leader for the first time .. Love for Giorgia

[giantputt]

BBC through clenched teeth, just love it. Bravo Italia

[jpyoung]

Far right for having conservative views funny never called Corbyn far left unbiased BBC

[brianconnor]

Well done Meloni.
Another result for normal working class people of Italy and again hopefully a further demise of globalism and the EU.
She has talked the correct game and let's hope Italy now look after THEIR OWN.

[katrinat]

Another European country that tend to keep traditional values and national identity! Viva Italia!

[medusa]

First female prime minister in Italy. Congratulations to all women 🇮🇹