Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni to run in European elections, but won’t take up seat if she wins

Prime minister Giorgia Meloni at a Brothers of Italy party conference in Pescara. Photo: Reuters

Giulia Segreti

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has announced she will be a candidate at June’s European elections in a bid to boost support for her Brothers of Italy party – though she will not take up a seat if elected.

The June European Parliament vote is a key test of strength for her 18 month old rightist coalition.