Alternative for Italy (Italian: Alternativa per l'Italia, APLI) is a right-wing populist political alliance in Italy launched on 10 July 2022 by Mario Adinolfi, leader of The People of Family (PdF), and Simone Di Stefano, leader of Exit.[1]

Alternative for Italy
Alternativa per l'Italia
LeadersMario Adinolfi,
Simone Di Stefano
Founded10 July 2022 (2022-07-10)
IdeologyRight-wing populism
Nationalism
Euroscepticism
Christian right
Political positionRight-wing

History edit

On 10 July 2022, Mario Adinolfi, leader of the Christian-rightist party The People of Family (PdF), and Simone Di Stefano, leader of the nationalist movement Exit and former secretary of the neo-fascist CasaPound, announced the formation of a joint list to run in the upcoming general election.[2] The party deliberately took inspiration from the nationalist party Alternative for Germany (AfD).[3]

Alternative for Italy harshly condemned the policies promoted by the government of Mario Draghi, especially regarding the mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccination certificate (Green Pass).[4] APLI is also against the European Union and in favor of a reconciliation with Vladimir Putin's Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.[5]

Composition edit

Party Main ideology Leader
The People of Family (PdF) Christian right Mario Adinolfi
Exit Nationalism Simone Di Stefano

Electoral results edit

Italian Parliament edit

Chamber of Deputies
Election year Votes % Seats +/− Leaders
2022 16,882 0.06
0 / 400
Mario Adinolfi, Simone Di Stefano
Senate of the Republic
Election year Votes % Seats +/− Leaders
2022 40,371 0.15
0 / 200
Mario Adinolfi, Simone Di Stefano

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