Meloni camp holds Venice in surprise mayoral victory against poll forecasts
Published on: May 26, 2026, 7:25 a.m. | Source: India Today
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition retained control of Venice after candidate Simone Venturini won the mayoral race despite polls predicting a centre-left edge. The result gives the right a boost ahead of Italy's next general election after March's referendum setback.
