Vittorio Sgarbi has announced that he will be a candidate on the Fratelli d’Italia party’s list in the upcoming European elections. He mentioned that he does not yet know in which district he will be running, but stated that the party leaders, including Giorgia Meloni, Daniela Santachè, and Ignazio La Russa, had approached him about running and he had agreed to the proposition. This confirmation comes almost three months after Sgarbi resigned from his position as undersecretary for Culture on February 9 after a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Palazzo Chigi. At that time, amidst controversy over his consultancy work and a ruling by the Antitrust authority declaring his activities incompatible with his government role, Sgarbi had not ruled out running in the European elections.
Sgarbi explained that discussions about his candidacy had been ongoing for some time, first with Meloni and then with Santachè in April before resuming in the final phase of candidate selection. He pointed out that he is a free agent with a recognizable voter base, citing his success in garnering 100,000 votes in the North East during the 1999 European elections, a figure comparable to that of Silvio Berlusconi at the time. Sgarbi also revealed that he had been approached about running on three other lists in addition to Fratelli d’Italia, but declined to name them until his candidacy with FdI is formalized along with his designated district.
Vittorio Sgarbi’s decision to run as a candidate in the European elections comes after his resignation from the government and amidst ongoing controversies surrounding his consultancy work. The confirmation of his candidacy on the Fratelli d’Italia list follows discussions with party leaders and a willingness to bring his recognizable voter base to the table. Sgarbi’s track record of success in previous elections, coupled with his potential appeal to voters, make him an interesting addition to the party’s candidate lineup for the upcoming elections.
Sgarbi’s announcement has generated interest and speculation about his candidacy among political observers and the public. His unique background as a prominent art critic and former government official adds an element of intrigue to his potential role as a European Parliament member. Sgarbi’s experience as a cultural figure and his connections in the political realm could prove to be valuable assets in his transition to a new role as a candidate on the European stage, should he be elected.
As Sgarbi prepares to enter the campaign trail and engage with voters, his presence on the Fratelli d’Italia list could bring added visibility and attention to the party’s platform and candidates. With his reputation as a colorful and outspoken personality, Sgarbi’s participation in the elections could inject a new dynamic into the political landscape and attract supporters who are drawn to his unconventional style and viewpoints. The unfolding story of Sgarbi’s candidacy and the response from voters will be closely watched as the European elections approach in the coming months.
