The political situation in France, particularly the prospect of a far-right victory in the 2024 legislative elections, is causing concern in Italy. Giorgia Meloni, head of the Italian government, could be tempted to move even further to the right if the National Rally (RN) wins, according to some journalists.
Particular attention from the Italian media
The daily La Repubblica devoted a special section to the French elections, highlighting the importance of the event. On Italian television, details of the campaign and the positions of figures like Serge Klarsfeld are analyzed.
Anti-Semitism and fears of “lepenization”
The rise of anti-Semitism in France, with suspicions against La France Insoumise, is a matter of concern. The sun criticized Emmanuel Macron, but it is Marine Le Pen who attracts the most attention. Claudio Cerasa, director ofThe paper, warns that Meloni could follow the Le Pen model, which he considers more extreme, especially in foreign policy and on immigration.
Cerasa points out that Meloni has moved away from this model to adopt a more mainstream approach. A return to a model inspired by Le Pen could compromise his strategy of creating a moderate and winning right.
The Italian media are therefore closely following the French legislative campaign, worried about the potential repercussions on Italy and Europe.
