Giorgia Meloni of the Brothers of Italy is in negotiations with their PiS allies in the European Conservatives, while Matthew Salvini of the Lega aligns with the ‘Patriots for Europe’ group founded by Viktor Orban. Salvini aims to create a large alternative group to the left in Europe, starting by forming an alliance open to those excluded from the agreement between the EPP, Socialists, and Liberals. This broad Eurogroup of Identity and Democracy would bring together parties like the League and French Rassemblement National, with new additions like Portuguese party Chega.
Forza Italia remains aligned with the European Popular Party and supports collaboration with Meloni’s Conservatives rather than the Greens. This alliance will be crucial in deciding the support for Ursula von der Leyen’s new commission in the European Parliament. FdI’s vote hinges on the negotiations’ outcomes and opportunities presented for Italy within the new commission.
