Lega Remains Deeply Rooted in Veneto Despite National Woes, Analyst Says

Despite national struggles and defections, the Lega party maintains a strong and deeply rooted presence in Italy's Veneto region, according to political analyst Giovanni Diamanti. He notes that while militants and officials have left the party elsewhere, Veneto remains a stronghold.

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The problem for the Lega is not 'here,' it is 'there' (nationally).

Diamanti, a co-founder of Quorum and YouTrend, points to regional leaders like Alberto Stefani and the former governor Luca Zaia as key to the Lega's continued success in Veneto. He also highlights the importance of a well-established local leadership class and strong regional consensus, which were evident in recent regional elections.

"The problem for the Lega is not 'here,' it is 'there' (nationally)," Diamanti stated, explaining that the party faces significant challenges outside Veneto. Nationally, the Lega finds itself in a difficult position, squeezed between the populist right-wing politics of Roberto Vannacci and the established conservative power of Fratelli d'Italia.

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Salvini had carved out his populist and Eurosceptic front. But today he finds himself in a cul de sac, speaking on a national scale.

He suggests that Matteo Salvini's attempt to carve out a populist and Eurosceptic niche has led the party into a "cul de sac" on the national stage. While acknowledging the current difficulties and the objective drop in consensus, Diamanti believes it is too early to predict the party's fate in the 2027 elections, emphasizing the need for a clear strategy.

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Parties change leaders, not their deputies.