The second episode of the Fanpage investigation on neo-fascism in National Youth, the youth movement of Fratelli d’Italia, has brought to light anti-Semitic insults, Roman salutes, and nostalgic behaviors associated with fascism. The controversy sparked by this investigation has led to confrontations between the majority and the opposition within the party.
The investigation revealed stolen images and audio highlighting prominent members of Gn who are also part of the party and government. Incidents such as insults directed towards Jews, praises for “uncle Benito”, and jokes against Ilaria Salis have caused outrage within the party. These actions contradict the warm welcome extended to Senator Esther Mieli, who was also targeted with anti-Semitic words. In response to this, Flaminia Paci has left the National Council and Elisa Segnini is no longer the head of secretary of deputy Ylenja Lucaselli.
Fratelli d’Italia has taken a firm stance against racism, extremism, and anti-Semitism, with Giovanni Donzelli stating that there is no room for such behaviors within the party. However, the opposition has called for a strong distancing from the Prime Minister and has urged Fratelli d’Italia to cleanse itself of any ties to fascism and anti-Semitism. Speaking out against the actions depicted in the investigation, Senator Esther Mieli has expressed her disapproval of such behavior and stated that it does not align with the values of Fratelli d’Italia and Gioventù Nazionale. The Jewish Community of Rome has also condemned
