Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni solidifies top spot in EU vote: Exit Poll

An exit poll for state broadcaster RAI said Brothers of Italy won between 26-30% of the vote, with the centre-left opposition Democratic Party (PD) coming second with 21-25%.

By: Reuters
Rome | June 10, 2024 03:22 AM IST

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Italy PM Meloni leads in European Parliament polls.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni casts her vote for the European Parliament elections, in Rome. (AP photo)

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s arch-conservative Brothers of Italy group won the most votes in this weekend’s European parliamentary election, exit polls said, confirming its status as Italy’s most popular party.

An exit poll for state broadcaster RAI said Brothers of Italy won between 26-30% of the vote, with the centre-left opposition Democratic Party (PD) coming second with 21-25%.

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The other main opposition party, the 5-Star Movement, was seen on 10-14%, while Forza Italia, founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi, was in fourth place on 8.5-10%, potentially beating its old ally, the far-right League, which was on 8-10%.

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