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Roberto Vannacci speaking with press after the launch of his Futuro Nazionale, far-right party. Military prosecutors are looking into NF membership by serving members of the armed forces

Prosecutors open checks into military in Vannacci’s National Future

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome inquiry follows a complaint from the Military Union and reports linking party leader Roberto Vannacci to Russian influence operations.

Vannacci and meloni not looking at a potential alliance

Meloni brushes off Vannacci alliance talk

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The prime minister has played down the prospect of a deal or alliance with the fast-rising Futuro Nazionale, even as polls suggest the party’s support could prove decisive in next year’s general election.

Vannacci launches Futuro Nazionale

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Far-right ex-general and MEP Roberto Vannacci has officially founded his new political party, Futuro Nazionale, at a packed Rome ceremony. He positioned the party as a sovereigntist force independent of the centre-right coalition.

Roberto Vannacci who has sent up his own political party - By © European Union, 1998 – 2026, Attribution, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=168906543National Future

Vannacci’s new party – National Future -polls at 4.2%

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Roberto Vannacci’s newly launched far-right party, National Future, has the backing of 4.2% of Italian voters, according to a YouTrend poll for Sky TG24. The party was officially unveiled on Tuesday after Vannacci announced his departure from Matteo Salvini’s League. Vannacci, a paratroop general and controversial author, had served as joint deputy leader of the […]

Clashes in Naples over General Vannacci and his controversial book

Clashes in Naples over Vannacci’s book

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There were clashes in Naples between police forces clad in riot gear and approximately thirty young protestors, today. The demonstration was sparked by the presence of Roberto Vannacci, a prominent figure associated with the right-wing League Party, who was in the city for an event.

General Vannacci pictured in 2013. (HOECKLER73 VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

Homophobic General Vannacci to run for League in EU vote

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier, Transport Minister and League leader Matteo Salvini has announced that the suspended homophobic General Roberto Vannacci is set to run in June’s European elections.