Ep 1531: Italy set to turn right at Sunday’s General Election

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about Putin's War and Putin's diminishing support in the world. John and Eamon talk about the Italian general election and the alliance of the right including Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy, Matteo Salvini's Lega Nord and Silvio Berlusconi's Forze Italia who together are hoping to form a coalition government following their anticipated success. They also talk about Germany's remarkable achievement in dealing with the country’s energy crisis. John Kampfner is an Executive Director at Chatham House.

Published: 25/09/2022

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