Brothers of Italy

Identity and Pragmatism in the Italian Radical Right
Explains how Brothers of Italy rose from the political margins to become Italys leading governing party.
How did Brothers of Italy develop from a marginal post-fascist successor into Italys dominant political force? This comprehensive study explains the partys rise through the tension between identity and pragmatism. While preserving symbols, networks and personnel inherited from the Italian neo- and post-fascist right, the party has adapted its leadership, communication and policies to broaden its electoral appeal and meet the constraints of government.Drawing on electoral data, surveys of voters and party elites, political programmes, speeches and institutional analysis, Davide Angelucci, Gianfranco Baldini and Filippo Tronconi examine the partys organisation, Giorgia Melonis leadership and its performance in office. They show how Brothers of Italy has normalised elements of the radi