Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has a new challenger threatening to split the right ahead of next year's election.
The charismatic former army general Roberto Vannacci and his new far-right party National Future has been gaining support in Italy with a tough stance on immigration at its core.
Vannacci separated from Matteo Salvini’s LEGA, part of the ruling coalition, earlier this year and National Future has since overtaken them in the polls.
Could Vannacci get enough support to earn his place in the coalition and what is driving his growing popularity?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Cecilia Sottilotta
Professor of Political Science at the University for Foreigners of Perugia
Valerio Bordonaro
Vice President of European Palermo Youth Centre
Freddy Gray
Deputy Editor of The Spectator
#italianpolitics #meloni #europeanpolitics #vannacci #rightwingpolitics
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has a new challenger threatening to split the right ahead of next year's election.
The charismatic former army general Roberto Vannacci and his new far-right party National Future has been gaining support in Italy with a tough stance on immigration at its core.
Vannacci separated from Matteo Salvini’s LEGA, part of the ruling coalition, earlier this year and National Future has since overtaken them in the polls.
Could Vannacci get enough support to earn his place in the coalition and what is driving his growing popularity?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Cecilia Sottilotta
Professor of Political Science at the University for Foreigners of Perugia
Valerio Bordonaro
Vice President of European Palermo Youth Centre
Freddy Gray
Deputy Editor of The Spectator
#italianpolitics #meloni #europeanpolitics #vannacci #rightwingpolitics
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
