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Former General Vannacci Launches New Far-Right Party

2/3/2026

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  • Roberto Vannacci, a former Italian army general, leaves the League to form Futuro Nazionale, a new far-right group.
  • The move could hinder Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's re-election efforts.
  • Vannacci aims to attract voters from both the League and Brothers of Italy.
  • Polls show he could siphon about 2% of the vote, potentially altering coalition dynamics.
  • League leader Matteo Salvini expressed disappointment, calling the departure a betrayal of trust.