Giorgia Meloni's Party Achieves Landslide Victory in European Elections.

Published on 10 June 2024, by Marine Beaumont | Italy, Europe.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party emerges triumphant in the European elections, solidifying its grip on power with an impressive 28.8% of the votes. This victory not only strengthens Meloni's position domestically but also elevates Italy's right-wing coalition to a significant role on the European stage.

Meloni's Brothers of Italy party witnessed a remarkable surge from its previous performance, securing nearly 99% of the counted votes. Their 28.8% share marks a substantial increase from the 6.4% they garnered in the 2019 European elections and the 26% achieved in the 2022 national elections.

Expressing her satisfaction with the outcome, Meloni declared, "I am proud that Italy will present itself to the G7, to Europe with the strongest government of all."

Her coalition allies, Forza Italia and the League, also fared well, obtaining 9.7% and 9.1% of the votes, respectively, mirroring their success in the previous national elections two years prior.

The ruling coalition's collective support surged to 47%, a notable improvement from the 43% it garnered in 2022, indicating a growing cohesion and endorsement from the Italian populace.

In contrast, the center-left Democratic Party, the largest opposition group, secured 24% of the votes, marking a significant gain compared to the 2022 national elections.

Meanwhile, the Five Star Movement, led by former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, experienced a decline, reaching its lowest point since its inception in 2009 with only 10% of the votes.

Meloni's resounding victory stands out against the backdrop of underwhelming performances by ruling parties in France and Germany, consolidating her influence at the European level.

With the potential to play a decisive role in the re-election of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Meloni's European lawmakers hold the key to shaping future European policies.

However, these elections also saw the lowest turnout in Italy for a European ballot, with only 49.7% of eligible voters exercising their right to participate, underscoring the need for continued engagement and civic participation.