Politics
Meloni hardens migration rhetoric as far-right rival Vannacci gains ground
Italy's prime minister suspends Schengen with Spain and adopts tougher tone on borders to protect her right flank ahead of a possible spring election.
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Roberto Vannacci
Member of the European Parliament and leader of National Future, National Future party
What we have reported
- Former general whose party is polling above 7% and advocating 'remigration', pressuring Meloni from the right.
- Advocated the Australian model of offshore processing and used the Ceuta surge to challenge Meloni from the right.
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Ceuta migrant surge reshapes European election landscape as far right gains momentum
Around 50,000 Moroccan migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave in late July, leaving 88 dead and handing far-right parties across Europe a potent campaign issue ahead of a cluster of national votes in 2027.
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