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Cirielli Says He Hopes to Govern with Vannacci; FdI Calls It a Personal View

Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli said he was open to building an alliance with Roberto Vannacci, while Brothers of Italy said he was speaking in a personal capacity.

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What is happening

During the presentation of a Gioventù Nazionale group in Ischia, Cirielli said he hoped it would be possible to govern with Vannacci and that more could have been done on security. Brothers of Italy distanced itself from the statement by describing it as a personal position. Democratic Party figure Sensi said the “race to the right” had only just begun.

Why is it on the Radar?

The statements highlight differing positions on a possible alliance with Vannacci and on security policy. The sources report both Cirielli’s proposal and a qualification from Brothers of Italy, as well as criticism from the Democratic Party.

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