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World · 13 August 2026

Italy's Meloni is unpopular with young Italian voters, as election approaches

Italy's Meloni is unpopular with young Italian voters, as election approaches

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Recent opinion polls indicate that young voters are increasingly dissatisfied with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government. Support for her coalition among 18- to 34-year-olds has dropped below 30%, while the opposition bloc is nearing 50%. Analysts say this is due to Meloni's economic inaction and low investment in education, with young people also protesting security measures.

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