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Giorgia Meloni faces a dual threat from Donald Trump's escalating attacks and the rise of a far-right rival, Roberto Vannacci, prompting considerations of early elections in April 2027.
Trump accused Meloni of begging for a photo and later claimed Italy fails to meet NATO obligations, calling the situation "gravissima" Source: lavozar. Meloni responded sharply: "My popularity is none of your business. I suggest you focus on your own" Source: elconfidencial. The dispute moved from personal insults to strategic defense issues, with Trump alleging Italy blocked US military flights Source: lavozar.
Meanwhile, Vannacci, a former general, launched Futuro Nazionale, a party to the right of Meloni's Brothers of Italy, attracting about 5.9% in polls Source: elconfidencial. He criticizes Meloni as too centrist and advocates "remigration" Source: elconfidencial. This threatens the coalition, especially the Lega of Matteo Salvini, which has lost deputies to Vannacci Source: lavozar.
Facing declining popularity and a center-left alliance polling ahead (44.6% vs. 43.8%) Source: abces, Meloni is considering early elections in April 2027 Source: abces. She has discussed this with President Sergio Mattarella . The electoral reform introducing a "governability prize" could help her retain power if called early .
“Meloni respondió con dureza: "Mi popularidad no es de tu incumbencia. Te sugiero que te centres en la tuya".”
“El 11 de abril de 2027. Es la fecha que ha comenzado a circular con fuerza en los conciliábulos de la mayoría del Gobierno italiano... para celebrar unas elecciones generales anticipadas.”
“Trump calificó la posición italiana como "gravísima" y afirmó que Estados Unidos fue tratado "muy mal" a pesar de haber gastado trillones de dólares en la alianza.”
“Un ex eurodiputado de la Lega, aliados de Meloni, que ha fundado su propio partido aún más a la derecha que los Fratelli d'Italia y a quien las encuestas le otorgan ya un 5,9% de intención de voto.”