Even though his post hasn’t gathered much engagement, it is critical for understanding the positioning of the Romanian politicians towards one of the most exciting political events in the EU. Italy, a country which has the third biggest economy in the EU and replaced the UK in terms of political influence in Europe, is now led by the leader of Fratelli d’Italia, Giorgia Meloni. Her party is famous for its nationalist views; some see this evolution as against European democratic values. Yet, democracy brings nationalists to power, and no one can censor that, including Ursula von der Leyen, who threatened to cut Italy’s funds if Fratelli d’Italia succeeded to power in the country.

Indeed, Fratelli d’Italia is a nationalist party, and some of its political agenda doesn’t coincide with the one of the European Union. European publications are announcing the rising of crypto-fascism to power in Italy. Still, Giorgia Meloni assured she would govern for all Italians and has never threatened to head Italy toward exiting the EU.

When positioning Romanian political parties to Italian politics evolution, we have to say that the prominent leaders didn’t hurry to salute the victory of Fratelli d’Italia or the appointment of Ms. Meloni as Prime Minister. Except for the regular official congratulations between the heads of European Governments, which made Romanian PM Ciuca express his congratulations, the other political party leaders avoided publicly expressing themselves on the subject.

Fratelli d’Italia has a Romanian branch and, according to its political agenda, wants to enter the Romanian Parliament in 2024. Maybe this potential competition in 2024 could be a reason for the silence of many, but it’s too early to say anything about what will be in two years.

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Fratelli d’Italia: History

The important underlying aspects of the history of the Fratelli d’Italia (FDL) Party’s emergence don’t stop here. Giorgia Meloni and the other party leaders come from the extremist National Alliance founded in 1995, which emerged into The People of Freedom Party (PDL) led by Silvio Berlusconi. A right-wing split within the PDL party led to the emergence of FDL, which is represented by a tricolour flame symbol and is one of the most right-wing-led parties since 1945.

Fratelli d’Italia in Romania: Entering discussions with the Romanian Parliamentary parties

FDL is not only growing in popularity all over Italy, but it’s also starting to expand to other European nations regarding right-wing politics. As mentioned by Defapt.ro after  FDL won the elections in Italy, Pasquale Elicona took his role seriously and wants to enter Romanian Parliament in 2024. One of the Romanian Parties targeted for possible support or alliance is AUR, the Romanian nationalists, now reaching 25% popularity and voting intention in Romania.

FDL underlying scope

Outside of the political ties and duties, Elicona is a successful businessman and a director of many recruitment companies that brings Italian workers to Romania. His goal is to expand the party in all Romanian counties and city elections by collecting votes from the Italians spread across the country and under the scope of supporting and giving a voice to the minorities and the Italian community.

The Romanian parliament is somewhat welcoming to right-wing politics, with various subliminally patterns of nationalism in different present parties. The president of the secret services in Romania, Eduard Hellvig, announced on multiple instances various references directed towards such right-led mentalities:

‘’We are in need of Nationalism in Romania’’

President of the Romanian Secret Services

FDL from the larger view of Europe

Romania is not the only country where right-wing politics are present and slowly growing in popularity. Regardless of the type of nationalism, offensive or defensive, there are countries such as France, Hungary, and Sweden, where right-wing parties are established and have already started discussions with the EU.

FDL vs the European Union sentiments

These political changes and emergences are making the European Union enter a state of readiness and weariness due to the uncertainty of the type of political mindsets the nationalist parties will adopt. This is due to previous situations that proved the majority of right-wing and nationalist political parties, including Meloni’s FDL, tend to be against the EU legislation and to challenge the EU’s rules and regulations.

‘’We have to see which Meloni will turn up at negotiations, the pro-NATO, the pro-Ukraine Atlanticist, or the anti-EU expressing willingness to challenge EU…[…]’’.

European Union Commission

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, is yet to comment and go public on the unfolding events. She even mentioned that:

‘’ If relations went in a difficult direction, then the EU had tools to deal with such crises’’

President of the European Commission

This could only mean that the measures taken with the other states that previously challenged the EU will be applied to Italy. The political spectrum is shapeshifting worldwide, and the EU is prepared to face any situation.

Is Italy going to exit the European Union? After Brexit, no one can say that a particular country is to stay in the EU, as the national political configuration is changing and Euro-sceptics are taking over the power.

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