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Pandemic opens the door for an Italian conservative
Fratelli d’Italia leader Giorgia Meloni and Lega’s Matteo Salvini joined forces at a demonstration in July against the Conte government’s handling of the pandemic. Ms. Meloni has added her counterpart’s populist tactics to a more traditionally conservative foundation (source: Getty Images)
General info
What's inside
- Party leader Giorgia Meloni is seizing the crisis
- A more serious tone is in demand
- The populist Lega’s support has declined
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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