In this discussion, David Broder, Europe editor of Jacobin Magazine, and Luigi Scazzieri from the Centre for European Reform, along with Balázs Orbán, political director for Hungary’s Prime Minister, delve deep into Giorgia Meloni's impact as Italy's first female prime minister. They explore the shifting dynamics of the European right, dissect the blurring lines between center-right and far-right politics, and debate the challenges of nationalism and anti-immigrant sentiments. The conversation also navigates Italy’s economic troubles and how they affect the political landscape across Europe.
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Meloni's Rise: A Symptom, Not a Shock
Giorgia Meloni's rise reflects the blurring line between center-right and far-right in Europe.
This is not a sudden shift but a continuation of a 30-year trend, seen since Berlusconi's era.
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Restoring European Equilibrium
Balázs Orbán believes Meloni's win improves the European equilibrium by strengthening the voice of traditionalist nations.
He thinks this rebalancing benefits all European nations involved in European politics.
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Shifting Focus to Domestic Issues
Fratelli d'Italia's focus has shifted from challenging the EU framework to domestic identity politics.
They prioritize issues like traditional family values and immigration over international conflicts.
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Mussolini's Grandchildren delves into the genealogy of Fratelli d'Italia, tracing its roots back to the post-war Movimento Sociale Italiano (MSI). The book examines how Italy's far-right has reinvented itself, integrating into mainstream politics while maintaining ties to fascist traditions. It highlights the interplay between parliamentary and militant elements of the far-right, contributing to a shift in Italy's political landscape.
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Just last week Giorgia Meloni, leader of the party Brothers of Italy, was sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister. Her harshest critics have described her as a fascist threat to Italy and to Europe, to the economy, to democracy, and to human rights. Meanwhile others have rejoiced at her premiership, including Hungary’s leader Viktor Orbán, describing Meloni’s victory as a “big day for the European right”.
On this episode of The Sunday Debate we're asking, what does Giorgia Meloni mean for Europe? Joining us we have David Broder, Europe editor of American political magazine Jacobin; Luigi Scazzieri, senior research fellow at the Centre for European Reform; and Balázs Orbán, political director for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Our host for this episode is journalist and broadcaster Philippa Thomas.
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