Meloni Defends Govt After Affair Scandal Prompts Minister's Resignation

Meloni Defends Govt After Affair Scandal Prompts Minister's Resignation
Above: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni awaits the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Sept. 05, 2024 in the courtyard of Palazzo Chigi, Rome. Image copyright: Simona Granati - Corbis/Contributor/Corbis News via Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

Meloni pledged to complete her five-year term without any cabinet changes, so this resignation may indicate that a political crisis looms, as a no-confidence vote is likely if she loses another minister. Additionally, by appointing Giuli, she has doubled down on her goal to use culture to promote her damaging far-right agenda.

Right narrative

Given Giorgia Meloni's popularity, and the fact that Italians are somewhat used to political sex scandals, the resignation of Sangiuliano is likely to close this case once and for all, as well as prevent any threats to the stability of the right-wing government. It's time to move on and let private matters be dealt with in private.


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