Giorgia Meloni set to become Italy's most right-wing leader since WW2

Rightist bloc set for clear majority in both houses * Meloni would be country's first woman prime minister * Record low turnout casts shadow over result * Italy PD leader to step down

Leader of Brothers of Italy Giorgia Meloni holds a sign at the party's election night headquarters, in Rome, Italy September 26, 2022.

Leader of Brothers of Italy Giorgia Meloni holds a sign at the party's election night headquarters, in Rome, Italy September 26, 2022.

(photo credit: REUTERS/GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 07:24

Updated: SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 13:51