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Futuro Nazionale: 600 Members Leave the Party in Calabria, Vannacci Guest on La7

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Approximately 600 members of Futuro Nazionale, the party founded by MEP Roberto Vannacci, have left the organization in Calabria, citing imposed appointments and a lack of internal democracy. The departure involved local committees 144 and 1067, active in the Lamezia Terme area, in the province of Catanzaro. According to reports from the departing members, leadership appointments were decided from the top down without consulting the local base. The rupture occurred shortly before a regional assembly held in Lamezia Terme and overseen by Domenico Furgiuele, designated coordinator of Futuro Nazionale in Calabria. Some of those who left stated that the movement had initially appeared as a promising project but had become difficult to sustain, stressing that politics should serve the people rather than the reverse. The episode represents one of the first significant signs of internal tension within the party, which had so far registered positive polling numbers.

In parallel, Roberto Vannacci was announced as a guest on the La7 talk show In Onda, hosted by Marianna Aprile and Luca Telese. The former general had already appeared months earlier on Otto e Mezzo, the program led by Lilli Gruber. During that earlier appearance, Vannacci described himself as a representative of authentic right-wing politics, not extreme right, and as a member of the Europe of Sovereign Nations group in the European Parliament. Some commentators have interpreted La7's invitations to Vannacci as part of a broader strategy to broaden the political debate, while others consider the appearances routine editorial choices. No official statement from the broadcaster has clarified the editorial rationale behind the invitations.

According to some reports, Vannacci also faced protests during a public appearance in Liguria, where his speech reportedly started with a delay. These details have not been independently confirmed by multiple sources.