Georgia Meloni and her party, Brothers of Italy, have emerged as a pivotal force in European politics. Both the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) and the far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group are actively trying to convince Meloni to join respective group, hoping to bolster their influence in the European Parliament. The EPP aims to secure more power, while the ID group, led by Marine Le Pen, seeks to strengthen their legislative impact, particularly in passing more restrictive migration measures.
Additionally, Ursula von der Leyen is seeking reelection as President of the European Commission. She views an alliance with the Italian Prime Minister as a strategic move to bypass the current grand coalition of Renew Europe, S&D, and EPP.
With Brothers of Italy potentially winning up to 24 seats in the European Parliament—surpassing the German CDU, the biggest party in the EPP group, which currently holds 23 seats—the party’s decision is highly anticipated. Meloni’s choice will significantly shape the future political landscape of the European Union. The question remains: which path will she choose?