Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader to Darling of the West | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader to Darling of the West | Vantage with Palki Sharma

The host is supposed to be the life of any party. It’s true at the G7 summit too. From the red carpet to the family photo to the group sessions, Giorgia Meloni has been the star of the show. When she was elected in 2022, the West was wary. Meloni’s ideology was far-right. So, the West had all sorts of concerns. Would she be soft on Vladimir Putin? Would she take Italy further away from Brussels? Well, all those worries have disappeared. Meloni is now a favourite of the western leaders, quite unlike her peers from the European far-right. But how did she manage it? Palki Sharma tells you.

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[laurachelini]

She's not Far Right; she's just right!!!

[fredjoel]

Honest Question: Why don't I ever see leaders described as "far-left?"

[charleswillie]

Not Far Right, just a Patriot who is concerns the future of the country.

[dmill]

Everyone is "far right" if theyre not "woke".

[danskey]

As Ghanaian born with Italian citizenship I don’t regret casting my vote for her

[angelawhitehead]

Well done Meloni in playing the party line of the vassals state of Europe. Thanks Palki

[mariapiadiblanca]

Forever Great My President!
Giorgia go on!!!
We support you

[SureshKrishnan-gz]

Way back in 2014 I used to tell my wife, Giorgio will one day lead Italy.She refused to believe saying right wing will never take over Italy.Her belief was confirmed after a short stint by Salvini.But she got the surprise in 2022.Now she is a firm supporter of Giorgio.My wife for ten years is Italian from the province of Reggie Emilia.

[Gsosa-b]

Far right common sense/Meloni synonymous of what a real Woman is.
God bless Italy 🇮🇹

[praveenhegde]

Only true western leader with a spine left and a strong spine at that.

[alainbrochet]

Méloni is Italy in all its splendor! Never turn your back on her.

[svennielsen]

This is a rather superficial presentation so let med add some context: the Italian Fascist Party under Mussolini was created after WWI. Mussolini, who was a Socialist but expelled from the party because the supported Italia's participation in the war, wanted Italia to become a state equal to France, UK and others. One part of this was to strengthen the Italian industry by corporatism, where owners and workers were united, not divided as opponents. Another part was active colonialism: Mussolini wanted to create an Italian colonial empire stretching from Libya to Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Most of this policy had to be abandoned after WWII for the simple reason, that most colonial areas became independent states (and dictatorships, but that is another history).

Meloni has grown up in a different time than Mussolini, and thus she can not directly relate to his policy, which in many aspect is outdated. Instead she has used the same idea of a economical, political strong and populous Italy to formulate a completely new policy for the 21st century. One part of that is to stop the migration into Italy. She wants these migrants to be replaced with Italian children, thus she is against abortion (actually murder on children). Another part is to end the crime wave (supported by the Left). She wants to make Italy economically strong and use the possibilities of the European common market. None of this is really controversial except among the Extreme Left, who uses the term "extreme Right" against everyone, who does not supports its totalitarian, freedom suppressing (so-called "gay rights people" are the most intolerant towards all other groups), mafia supporting neo-Stalinist policies.

[HeinrichHattingh-xqdw]

For the longest time Firstpost has been the highlight of my mornings and the only news source I have used. Lately the articles, language and stance are growing closer and closer to American news and mainstream media - to the point where I only check in when it lands in the focus box every now and then. Very unfortunate. I do however agree that Georgia Meloni is one of the smartest, strategic and diplomatic leaders in Europe.

[pnlombard]

Great reporting, it's rare these days! Thank you

[zoeadams]

❤ thank you
You delivered your point eloquently and with depth of knowledge.

[NandranieSharma]

Giorgio Meloni love your postering as leaders of the world lost theirs, I can see you as a builder of corrective actions, great for the EU
Love to live in your country, strength to you and wishes for a peaceful world .❤❤❤Canada

[selini]

Thank you so much for the portrait of Meloni. You got it right, neither can one compare this right party to that of another country. Italy is special in all ways!

[michaelmoenninger]

Great astounding report, 1000 thanks!!

[drbable]

I'm sick and tired of people of conscience who love their country being referred to as "far right". Common sense and patriotism, family and love of responsibility have no direction to the left or the right.

[ashitpatel]

M/s Sharma, enjoy ice creams & lovely pizza. The only country in Europe where we Indians do not feel disappointed with the food & wine