Runoffs confirm centre right's strength says Meloni

Italy's latest round of local election

runoffs, in which the centre left drew 3-3 with the centre right

in the six provincial capitals still up for grabs, confirms the

strength of the centre right, right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni

said after the results came in Monday.

"Congratulations and best wishes for success to all the mayors

elected in the runoff elections, from all political parties,"

Meloni said on social media.

"The results once again confirm the centre right's strength, the

solidity of the coalition, and its roots in the local

communities," added the leader of the right-wing Brothers of

Italy (FdI) party.

"Let's move forward, with seriousness and concreteness."

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