Who is the far-right general threatening to steal Meloni’s magic?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has a new challenger threatening to split the right ahead of next year's election.

The charismatic former army general Roberto Vannacci and his new far-right party National Future has been gaining support in Italy with a tough stance on immigration at its core.

Vannacci separated from Matteo Salvini’s LEGA, part of the ruling coalition, earlier this year and National Future has since overtaken them in the polls.

Could Vannacci get enough support to earn his place in the coalition and what is driving his growing popularity?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Cecilia Sottilotta

Professor of Political Science at the University for Foreigners of Perugia

Valerio Bordonaro

Vice President of European Palermo Youth Centre

Freddy Gray

Deputy Editor of The Spectator

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