on the rightVannacci, the anti-Tajani. He sends signals of détente to Meloni and irritates Forza Italia supporters. The anti-“Maranza” measure in the Council of MinistersElectoral law, self-defence. And now also rules to punish minors: the common ground between FdI, the League and Fn is growing. Meloni: “Those who make mistakes must pay.” And within Forza Italia, there are those who fear being replaced by the generalbyLuca Roberto24 JUL 26
The storySalvini’s anger: “Enough of the North and the party of the nostalgic! Vannacci? I don’t give a shit.” He reiterates his call for a third termThe Carroccio secretary aims to settle scores with Romeo, Zaia and Fontana, and at a dinner with MPs at Villa Angelucci he says: “Internal enemies are damaging the League”. He then defends Roggero because, like the goldsmith, he dreams of legitimate revenge. The defectors? “Let’s see if they get elected”byCarmelo Caruso24 JUL 26
the duel on the rightThe war of words between Vannacci and Salvini. A back-and-forth on self-defence. But now they’re also vying for the attention of influencersThe Fn group presents a bill tailored to Mario Roggero’s case. Salvini is once again attacking Forza Italia (“let them explain to Italians why they oppose self-defence”). Meanwhile, the general’s loyalists are seeking support from certain influencers who are “friends” of SalvinibyLuca Roberto23 JUL 26
in RomeThe League are on a training camp at Villa AngelucciDo you recall the much-publicized retreat that was scheduled to take place in Treviso? Ultimately, the Carroccio parliamentary groups are gathering this evening at the residence of the MP and publisher of "Il Giornale". A seminar to discuss the next stepsbyCarmelo Caruso22 JUL 26
within the governmentMeloni and Arena. Vannacci goes after Salvini over Roggero and calls for Schlein and Conte to be ‘lynched’. To Chigi: ‘The General? Ask Renzi’The general is grabbing the headlines with AI and the national rubbish crisis – a way to regain the limelight and halt Salvini’s march towards the Ministry of the Interior. Bonelli: “In the end, Meloni will keep him in the coalition”byCarmelo Caruso21 JUL 26
The party’s statementAnd now the League intends to put Mario Roggero forward as a candidate. Even Vannacci is more cautiousThe Carroccio has announced that it is considering the jeweller’s candidacy “provided the legal requirements are met”. But the requirements are not met, because a conviction for multiple murders results in the forfeiture of political rights. The general is aware of this and says: “We will support him in every way possible, but I do not believe that standing as a candidate for the Fn is one of them”. Meanwhile, the jeweller says: “If Mattarella pardons Minetti, I will too.”byNicolò Zambelli17 JUL 26
"The True Right"Vannacci overtakes Salvini once again: instead of rosaries, he brings Jesus directly into the conversationOn Facebook, the Constituent Committee of Futuro Nazionale in Latiano posted an image of Christ ascending to heaven, accompanied by a caption referring to the centre-right: “I wouldn’t want to be biased, but even Jesus, having ascended to heaven, sat at the right hand of the Father – who am I to go to the left?”16 JUL 26
the judgementRevenge is not self-defence. The Court of Cassation convicts Roggero and deals a blow to the rightThe 14-year and 9-month prison sentence handed down to jeweller Mario Roggero, who killed two robbers on 28 April 2021 following a raid on his shop, has been definitively upheld. Roggero has become a symbol for Salvini and Vannacci, but taking the law into one’s own hands has nothing to do with self-defencebyErmes Antonucci15 JUL 26