# Far-right Vannacci's rise creates dilemma for Meloni at Italian anniversary

The growing popularity of far-right figure Roberto Vannacci is putting pressure on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a celebratory political milestone. His radical positions threaten to split the right-wing coalition and force Meloni to balance her own image against a resurgent far-right base. The dynamic signals potential instability in Italy's governing alliance.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/03/roberto-vannacci-far-right-party-futuro-nazionale-dilemma-meloni) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:25:25 GMT