Roberto Vannacci's political feud escalates in Italy

General Roberto Vannacci, founder of the far‑right group Futuro Nazionale, has become a focal point of intra‑right tensions in Italy. In the Sicilian town of Alcamo, a dispute within Fratelli d'Italia led councillor Giuseppe Parrino to leave the party and join Futuro Nazionale, prompting public criticism from party leader Giorgia Meloni’s allies and a conciliatory statement from regional deputy Giuseppe Bica.

Simultaneously, Vannacci provoked former prime minister Matteo Renzi on social media by proposing a half‑marathon challenge. Renzi responded by publicly offering to run a full marathon, using the exchange to mock Vannacci’s stamina and credibility. Both incidents illustrate Vannacci’s confrontational style and highlight fractures within Italy’s right‑wing coalition.