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Libertà is a populist electoral alliance in Italy, founded in March 2024 by Cateno De Luca, the mayor of Taormina. It brings together various smaller parties with regionalist, eurosceptical, and populist orientations.
Formation and Composition of the 'Libertà' Alliance
The 'Libertà' alliance was established on March 7, 2024, by Cateno De Luca and former minister Roberto Castelli. It unites a variety of smaller parties, including 'Sud chiama Nord' (regionalist), 'Il Popolo della Famiglia' (Christian conservative), 'Vita' (anti-establishment), 'Grande Nord' (separatist), 'Sicilia Vera' (regionalist), 'Fronte Verde' (green politics), 'Rassemblement Valdôtain' (regionalist), 'Civici in Movimento' (conservative), 'Movimento per l'Italexit' (eurosceptical), 'Popolo Veneto' (Venetian nationalism), 'Partito Moderato di Italia' (centrist), 'Liberi Insieme' (anti-establishment), 'Noi Agricoltori e Pescatori' (agrarian), 'Sovranità' (eurosceptical), 'Partito Pensionati + Salute' (interests of pensioners), 'Capitano Ultimo' (Big Tent), 'Rizzi' (animal rights), and 'Vero Nord' (regionalist).
Goals and Ideologies of the 'Libertà' Alliance
The 'Libertà' alliance pursues a populist agenda focusing on regionalism, federalism, and moderate euroscepticism. It aims to represent the interests of various regional and political groups in Italy and create a broader political base. The alliance encompasses a variety of ideologies, from regionalist movements to eurosceptical parties, making its political orientation diverse and heterogeneous.
Challenges and Internal Conflicts
The 'Libertà' alliance faced internal conflicts and the exit of some member parties during the campaign for the 2024 European elections. The 'Northern People's Party' under Roberto Castelli left the alliance due to potential legal issues with another party within the list. The party 'Sovranità e Popolo' under Marco Rizzo also rejected cooperation, exacerbating the internal tensions within the alliance.
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FAQ
Is Libertà left-wing or right-wing?
Libertà advocates a mixture of left and right positions.
What does L stand for?
L is the abbreviation for Libertà.