Welcome to the “Mediterranean patriarchy”: former general Vannacci puts the Italian right in check
The new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, already surpasses the League and Forza Italia, the two coalition partners of Meloni, in the polls, and the Government is working on a new electoral system to neutralize it.
Roberto Vannacci, a 57-year-old retired Italian general, has founded his own party, Futuro Nazionale (FN). He gained public attention in 2023 with his bestselling book "El mundo al revés", which contained racist, sexist, and homophobic slogans. Vannacci had been signed by the Liga party in 2024 for the European elections but left in February, and his new party has already gained eight defecting MPs.
He has recently published a lengthy programme and held his first congress in June. Vannacci's vision for society is based on a "patriarcado mediterráneo" that emphasizes strong men and traditional roles.
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