A Right Turn For Italy

Italy is heading towards a hung Parliament. After Germany and Austria, it is evident that the major political parties have started losing their support base in Italy, thus, allowing radical Rightist forces to gain ground.

Italy is all set to get a new government after the crucial March 4 election. The 'Five Star Movement' (M5S) - the far right, anti-immigrant and Euro-sceptic party - has bagged about 32% of votes to emerge as the single largest party. However, a centre-right bloc, which includes 'Northern League' and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's 'Forza Italia' party - was the most successful electoral coalition. As not a single party or alliance has the majority in either House of the Parliament, a coalition government is on the cards. After considering the situation, the M5S has decided to join any alliance.

The former ruling party, Democratic Party (PD),...