Giorgia Meloni Set to Be Italy's 1st Woman Prime Minister

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is close to be asked to form the government after the historic election win, becoming the first woman to hold such a position in the country, AFP reported on Friday

Her party won on September 25 the polls, however, it needs more support to form the government. 

Meloni tweeted on Thursday "We are ready to give Italy a government which will face the emergencies and the challenges of our time with awareness and competence."

Her party, Brothers of Italy, won 26% of the vote last month which is a historic milestone for the party as it will be in the government for the first time.

On Friday, Meloni and the representatives of her coalition met Italian President Mattarella as a sign for her naming as Prime Minister.

If she confirms, she will able to govern with her allies, and she could swear in, with her ministers over the weekend, while the vote of the parliament will be set next week.

The consultations to set such an alliance was hit by deep disagreement between Meloni's support for Ukraine while the heads of her party's allies showed intimacy with Russia. 

Recently, a recording was leaked for former prime minister and the head of Forza Italia Silvio Berlusconi where he talked about his close relationships.

His statements also showed that the Italian politician blamed Ukraine for the war. 

Her other coalition partner, the leader of the League Party is a long-time fan of President Vladimir Putin, in addition, he criticized the sanctions on Russia.

Previously, Meloni asserted her support for Ukraine, saying: "I intend to lead a government with a clear and unequivocal foreign policy line," adding: "Italy is fully, and with its head held high, part of Europe and the Atlantic Alliance."

She warned: "Anyone who does not agree with this cornerstone will not be able to be part of the government, even at the cost of not forming a government."