Italian far‑right general Roberto Vannacci gains TV spotlight and pushes ‘remigration’ agenda

Roberto Vannacci, a former army officer now leading the far‑right Futuro Nazionale movement, appeared on La7 to present himself as a potential new right‑wing force in Italian politics. In the interview he advocated a policy he termed “remigrazione”, saying “Remigrazione significa rimandarli a casa tutti!” and called for the return of migrants to their countries of origin. Vannacci positioned himself as an alternative to the governing coalition of Giorgia Meloni, criticizing LGBTQ+ policies and promising a more hard‑line stance on immigration. Analysts note that his rhetoric is aimed at voters disillusioned with the centre‑right bloc, estimating that he could attract between four and eight percent of the electorate, a share that could influence upcoming elections. The appearance has sparked debate about whether his rise will force established right‑wing parties such as Fratelli d’Italia and Lega to adjust their positions.