Italy’s Meloni vows to put national energy interests first

Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni (AP)

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, who is poised to become Italy’s next premier, has vowed to put national interests first in tackling soaring energy costs.

Ms Meloni made the pledge during her first public outing since her Brothers of Italy party won the most votes in the country’s national election, as she addressed farmers and producers at an agricultural fair in Milan sponsored by Italy’s influential Coldiretti farm lobby.