Italy
Youth vote will help Europe’s far right expand
Far-right parties are making significant progress in appealing to younger voters
EuropeWestern capitals will focus on energy cybersecurity
Cyberattacks such as the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2021 have highlighted the need to secure energy supply chains
InternationalSalvini faces a major leadership test in Italy
Poor results in upcoming elections could herald the end of Matteo Salvini’s eleven-year leadership of the League
ItalyEU elections will test Italy’s government
The EU election results could trigger a leadership change in one of Italy’s governing parties
ItalyEU right-wing cooperation will be ad hoc
Polls suggest that right-wing groups could have a majority in the European Parliament for the first time
EuropeSupport for Palestinian statehood will rise in the EU
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta are planning to recognise Palestinian statehood
EUEU countries will struggle to externalise asylum
The idea of externalising asylum procedures is gaining traction in some EU countries
EUItaly election could increase government tensions
Italy’s right-wing bloc has lost its first regional election since coming to power in 2022
ItalyGreater risks lie ahead for Italy’s government
Italy’s right-wing coalition has proven stable but political and economic challenges will increase
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