Let’s be honest: for Americans, who are historically used to two parties, the Republicans and the Democrats, the Italian political panorama must be mildly confusing. Let’s look at the current situation, for example: while a moderate left-wing party can be identified, the PD or Partito Democratico, our right is formed by a coalition of three parties, two of which – Lega and Fratelli d’Italia – are largely considered extremists.

In between, and on either side of the parliamentary spectrum, a myriad of small groups emerged, developed, changed name and sometimes even orientation — which explains quite well the notorious political instability of the country.