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Story summary
- Atreju, Italy's largest right-wing festival, reflects the Brothers of Italy party's rise to become the leading force in the ruling coalition.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expanded Italy's global presence, though her foreign policy shows contradictions, especially over Ukraine.
- Domestically, Italy grapples with rising poverty, with 7 million people living in absolute poverty.
- Critics say the government prioritizes narrative control over addressing these economic and social challenges.
