Mixed reactions abroad to Meloni winning Italian elections

Far-right Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first woman prime minister at the head of the country’s most right-wing government since World War II. Reactions from elsewhere in Europe included veiled criticism from Spain; Germany and the EU Commission saying they are ready for constructive engagement; and rapturous responses from populist leaders.

Mixed reactions abroad to Meloni winning Italian elections
Far-right Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first woman prime minister at the head of the country’s most right-wing government since World War II. Reactions from elsewhere in Europe included veiled criticism from Spain; Germany and the EU Commission saying they are ready for constructive engagement; and rapturous responses from populist leaders.