Lucrezia Ciotti Arianna Meloni weighs in on the current political issues: from the Brothers of Italy's growing support to new security measures, including the release of Yousef Siher, tensions with Roberto Vannacci , and support for Ukraine. In an interview with Il Piccolo , the party leader defends the government led by her sister Giorgia and outlines her priorities for the remainder of the legislature.
Ukraine, support for Kiev and the Housing Plan: priorities for the future of the legislature
Another issue addressed by Arianna Meloni concerns the war in Ukraine and the divergences that have emerged within the majority following Matteo Salvini's statements regarding the sending of further military aid to Kiev . The Fratelli d'Italia leader reiterates that, despite the shared desire to quickly reach a peace agreement, the government does not intend to change its position on supporting the country attacked by Russia.
“ At this moment the best thing we can do to push this process forward is to continue to support Kiev ,” he says.
On the domestic front, Arianna Meloni rules out changes to the government's strategy and outlines the priorities to be pursued until the end of the legislative session: employment, youth policies, family support, business protection, and attention to the most vulnerable groups.
In his government budget, he also calls for 400 million more jobs , defined as permanent, and investments in contract renewals for doctors, nurses, teachers, and law enforcement. Among the measures for the country's future, he also cites the Housing Plan , which aims to make approximately 100 homes available over the course of ten years through public resources and housing redevelopment projects.
Regarding the duration of the government, Arianna Meloni does not open to the possibility of early elections : " As far as we are concerned, we are focused on working and pursuing the nation's priorities until the end of the legislature ."
"Italians have discovered the bluff," Arianna Meloni attacks Vannacci.
Brothers of Italy continues to gain support , and according to Arianna Meloni, this result is primarily linked to the political actions of the government led by her sister Giorgia. The head of the party's political secretariat emphasizes that, since the 2022 general elections, support for the party has grown steadily. This trend, in her view, represents an exception in the Italian political landscape , where governing parties typically tend to lose popularity over the course of a legislative session. " I believe this is not due to contingent circumstances, but to the policies implemented by the Meloni government and this coalition ," she states.
Among the areas that have helped consolidate voter support, Arianna Meloni singles out security and the fight against violence . She supports the measures introduced by the government, including strengthening regulations regarding illegal behavior during demonstrations and crimes committed by young people. Among the measures cited are the crime of violent participation in demonstrations and the principle that those who cause damage must pay for it financially: " If you smash a window, you are responsible for the financial damage, and if you can't pay, your parents will pay ."
During the interview, he also addresses the release of Yousef Siher, challenging the judicial decision while acknowledging that sentences must be respected. " The release delegitimizes the actions of law enforcement ," he argues, adding that incidents of this kind risk fueling dismay among citizens and workers affected by the devastation. Finally, he responds to Roberto Vannacci, who claimed to have brought the right back to its traditional positions. " What right wing is Vannacci talking about, who in parliament always votes alongside the left and his group? Perhaps Italians have simply called him a bluff ," he states.