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As spectators awaited the results from Rome, images circulated that sparked chatter about the day’s events. The moment centered on Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Brothers of Italy and a strong favorite in the election, who was seen near the Vittorio Bachelet school on the city’s outskirts. That evening, a video surfaced on her social channels showing her with two melons held at chest height, a playful nod to her surname. She smiled for the camera and flashed a wink, saying, “September 25. I said it all.”
Berlusconi’s kiss
In Milan, Silvio Berlusconi, the four-time prime minister and head of Forza Italia, waited his turn to vote, sharing a moment of affection with his partner and party vice-president, Marta Fascina. When reporters asked whether Fascina would sing Bella Ciao, the partisan song associated with Italian history, she replied that it was a leftist tune and not part of their plan to leave the polling place.
Draghi’s quiet moment
Wearing a jacket and skipping his usual tie, Mario Draghi joined the long line with his wife. The moment drew applause from onlookers as they left the ballot box, while the incumbent prime minister remained quietly confident about the vote’s outcome.
Salvini breaks the silence
Matteo Salvini, leading the League, did more than simply encourage participation. He spoke to the crowd in Milan as he exited his polling place, asserting that his party would push from the front lines of government tomorrow with clear ideas and a readiness to turn promises into action.
Cheering for Mattarella
At the entrance to the polling site in Palermo, President Sergio Mattarella received a standing ovation from voters and electoral staff. The 81-year-old president, a seasoned figure who guided the country through a challenging legislative period, faced a political landscape marked by shifting alliances and the persistent strain on party cooperation. The question lingered: what role would he play as the results became clear?