PM Meloni wins European elections in Italy | Video

Rome, Jun 10 (EFE).- Far-right prime minister Giorgia Meloni has triumphed in Italy's European elections, winning 28.6 per cent of the vote, according to early results.

Meloni now aims to play a key role in the next European legislature, in which the far right is expected to gain more influence.

The Democratic Party (PD) followed with 25.70%, improving on previous forecasts under new leader Elly Schlein. Turnout was historically low, with about half of the Italian electorate abstaining, and turnout figures reached only around 49.5% by nightfall. (Camera: PABLO GARRIGÓS).

FOOTAGE SHOWS APPEARANCE OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY, GIORGIA MELONI, AT THE CLOSE OF ELECTION NIGHT, IN ROME, ITALY.

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Date: 10/06/2024 00:48 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics » Election » European elections
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 404 seconds
Reference: 55013827613
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