According to the partial results, the League captured around 18% of the vote, while Forza Italia had less than 14%. “The vote has radically transformed Italy’s political landscape and its repercussions will be long-lasting,” said political analyst Wolfango Piccoli. The 5-Star Movement considers itself an internet-based democracy, not a party, and views established political parties as a parasitic caste. “While some were doing anti-fascist marches in the absence of fascists, we were preparing the future,” Mr Salvini said. The election results showed a stunning loss for the Democratic Party, the main partner in the centre-left government that has ruled Italy since 2013.

Source: Irish Independent March 05, 2018 16:41 UTC