The Brothers of Italy party gained significant popularity in Italy during Mario Draghi’s national unity government, which lasted from 2021 to 2022, largely because it was the only major political party in opposition.
As the sole significant opposition voice, Brothers of Italy became the primary outlet for any public discontent regarding the government’s policies, which enabled the party to consolidate support from voters dissatisfied with the status quo. Its strategy proved effective: Following the collapse of Draghi’s government in July 2022, the party led all others in election polls, and it won 26 percent of the vote in the national election that fall, with its leader, Giorgia Meloni, becoming prime minister.