EU = Italy's parliamentary elections, a major country in the European Union, closed at 6:00 am Japan time, and local media reported that the exit polls showed that the right-wing political parties that were critical of the EU won a majority of seats in the parliament. It is reported that it is expected to be acquired, and the result is attracting attention as it may affect the unity of the EU in the future.
In the Italian parliamentary election, voting was held at more than 60,000 polling stations from the afternoon of the 25th of Japan time, and the vote counting work is underway after the deadline at 6:00 am on the 26th.
In the election, the right-wing party led by Meloni, who is critical of the EU, and the "Brotherhood of Italy" coalition formed a coalition against the left-wing "Democratic Party" led by former Prime Minister Letta and the left-wing "Five Star Movement" by former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. ” and so on became a composition to compete.
Italy's public broadcaster RAI said exit polls showed that right-wing forces such as Meloni's "Brotherhood of Italy" would win a majority of seats in both chambers with 41% to 45% of the vote. There is growing speculation that Meloni will become the first female prime minister.
Meloni, however, has been controversial for her past comments endorsing her dictator Mussolini and has repeatedly criticized the EU's refugee policy.
Among the leaders of the two political parties that are allied with the "Brotherhood of Italy", former Prime Minister Berlusconi is personally close to Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Interior Minister Salvini has criticized EU sanctions against Russia.
For this reason, the results of the election are attracting attention as it may affect the unity of the EU in the situation of Ukraine if right-wing forces win the government.
If the counting of votes proceeds smoothly, it is expected that the majority will be revealed around noon on the 26th, Japan time.