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Italian Right-Wing Coalition Clashes Over EU Vote

Published: 2024-07-20

Tensions are rising within Italy's right-wing coalition following the European Parliament vote for Ursula von der Leyen's second term as European Commission President.

Forza Italia, led by Antonio Tajani, supported von der Leyen, while Lega and Fratelli d'Italia opposed.

Tajani defended his party's decision as consistent with their political alignment, stating they will be 'in the control room' of EU politics.

He criticized the far-right as 'ineffective' in European politics, suggesting Italian 'patriots' risk being sidelined.

The Lega party called Forza Italia's vote with left-wing parties 'embarrassing'.

This disagreement highlights growing divisions within the Italian government coalition over European policy direction.