Brothers of Italy Soars in European Election

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy group emerged as the top party in the European parliamentary elections, securing 26-30% of the vote according to exit polls by state broadcaster RAI. The Democratic Party came second with 21-25%, followed by the 5-Star Movement and Forza Italia.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's arch-conservative Brothers of Italy group won the most votes in this weekend's European parliamentary election, exit polls said, confirming its status as Italy's most popular party.

An exit poll for state broadcaster RAI said Brothers of Italy won between 26-30% of the vote, with the centre-left opposition Democratic Party (PD) coming second with 21-25%

The other main opposition party, the 5-Star Movement, was seen on 10-14%, while Forza Italia, founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi, was in fourth place on 8.5-10%, potentially beating its old ally, the far-right League, which was on 8-10%.