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Far-Right Leader's Rise Sparks Immigration Debate in Europe

6/30/2025

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Nicola Procaccini, once marginalized in the European Parliament for his far-right beliefs, now stands at the helm of the powerful European Conservatives and Reformists group. With Giorgia Meloni as prime minister, his party, Brothers of Italy, is surging in popularity, prompting critics to reevaluate their views on immigration policies.

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Nicola Procaccini, once marginalized in the European Parliament for his far-right beliefs, now stands at the helm of the powerful European Conservatives and Reformists group. With Giorgia Meloni as prime minister, his party, Brothers of Italy, is surging in popularity, prompting critics to reevaluate their views on immigration policies.