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Giorgia Meloni, leader of Italian far-right party Brothers of Italy, gestures during a campaign rally in Turin.
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How far to the right is Italy’s soon-to-be prime minister?

Until recently, Giorgia Meloni was on the fringes of Italian politics. Now the leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy Party is likely to become the country’s first female prime minister when Italians head to the polls on Sept. 25. What does Meloni really stand for and what will her election mean for Italy’s politics and economy?

How will the far right run Italy?
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How will the far right run Italy?

What will that government look like, and what can we expect from it? We asked Eurasia Group analyst Federico Santi.

What We’re Watching: Mar-a-Lago  "under siege," US pitches Africa, Italy’s left falters, Greek spy scandal
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What We’re Watching: Mar-a-Lago  "under siege," US pitches Africa, Italy’s left falters, Greek spy scandal

Three big stories we're keeping an eye on today: US Secretary of State tours Africa; left-wing coalition in turmoil in Italy; a Greek Watergate

Is she Italy’s next prime minister?
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Is she Italy’s next prime minister?

Meet Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right party Brothers of Italy.

What We're Watching: Draghi's dilemma, Russian annexation plans, two-way race for British PM
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What We're Watching: Draghi's departure, Russian annexation plans, two-way race for British PM

Draghi gets his confidence, but it’s not enough; Russia wants more of Ukraine; UK prime minister race narrows to two

Who’s running Italy?
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Who’s running Italy?

On Thursday, "Super Mario" Draghi offered to step down as prime minister of Italy. But his resignation was turned down by the president.

What We're Watching: Biden's gas tax holiday plan, deadly quake in Afghanistan, Italy's Five Star party woes
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What We're Watching: Biden's gas tax holiday plan, deadly quake in Afghanistan, Italy's Five Star party woes

What We’re Watching: Draghi’s gamble, new hotspot for US-bound migrants, Russia-Ukraine water wars
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What We’re Watching: Draghi’s gamble, new hotspot for US-bound migrants, Russia-Ukraine water wars

Who's afraid of Giorgia Meloni?
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Who's afraid of Giorgia Meloni?

Think of an angry, far-right, anti-immigrant Italian politico, and you're likely to picture Matteo Salvini. Not for long. Meet Giorgia Meloni, the rising star with the talent and authenticity to succeed where Salvini has failed. She just might become Italy's next prime minister.

Enrico Letta on Italian politics: “Houston, we have a problem”
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Enrico Letta on Italian politics: “Houston, we have a problem”

Former Italian PM Enrico Letta explains the challenges of Italian politics.