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Italians go to the polls on 25 September after the collapse of the country\\u2019s 69th government in just 77 years. Polls suggest a conservative coalition - likely led by the right wing nationalist Brothers of Italy party - may form the next government. Critics accuse Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d\\u2019Italia) of having fascist roots, a claim it rejects. The beating to death of Ogorchukwu Alika, a Nigerian street trader in Italy last week, has shone a spotlight on growing anti-migrant rhetoric from a number of the country\\u2019s right-wing parties. So, is Italy about to elect a hard-right government? If Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni does become the country\\u2019s next Prime Minister what kind of leader will she be? And how could a more nationalist government impact Italy\\u2019s relationships with the EU, Nato and the US?

Ritula Shah is joined by a panel of expert guests.\\nProducers: Paul Schuster and Ellen Otzen.