Giorgia Meloni's Right-Wing Leadership: A Year of Transformation in Italy

Experts assess Giorgia Meloni's first year as Italy's Prime Minister, focusing on migration, civil rights, and foreign policy. While Meloni has attempted to distance herself from her neo-fascist image, experts believe she has only been partially successful. Her migration policy has faced challenges, with agreements struggling to become operational and a significant increase in migrant arrivals. The government's stance on civil rights has been criticized, particularly regarding same-sex families and non-traditional family structures. In terms of foreign policy, Meloni has had to find a balance between anti-Europeanism and working with European institutions, while also facing scrutiny over her party's connections with pro-Putin governments in Hungary and Poland.