World · 13 August 2026

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

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.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 August 2026 at 21:15

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