Italian Premier Denounces Far-Right Party's Fascist Glorification

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has criticized the youth wing of her far-right Brothers of Italy party following videos showing its members glorifying fascism. Meloni reiterated that racist and antisemitic views have no place in her party. The videos, filmed by a journalist posing as an activist, have reignited concerns about the party's neo-fascist roots.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has formally criticized the youth wing of her far-right Brothers of Italy party following the publication of videos showing members glorifying fascism.

Meloni emphasized, "There is no space in Brothers of Italy for racist or antisemitic positions, or any nostalgia for totalitarianism."

The videos, released by online news outlet Fanpage, reignited concerns about the party's neo-fascist roots, showing members praising dictator Benito Mussolini and performing fascist salutes. Criticism persists regarding Meloni's efforts to distance herself from this legacy.