Greens and Left Alliance
A clear guide to Greens and Left Alliance (AVS) in Italy: its history, green politics ideology, leadership, and where it stands on the economy, social issues, and foreign policy.
Overview
- Country
- Italy
- Founded
- 2022
- Position
- Left-wing
- Leader
- Angelo Bonelli and Nicola Fratoianni
- Headquarters
- Rome
The Greens and Left Alliance (Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, AVS) is a left-wing alliance formed in 2022 by Green Europe and Italian Left. It is led by Angelo Bonelli and Nicola Fratoianni and sits in opposition, cooperating with the Democratic Party and the Five Star Movement.
History
AVS was launched in July 2022 ahead of that year's general election, in which it ran with the PD. It entered parliament with 3.6 percent. Its profile rose in the 2024 European election, when its list included Ilaria Salis, a teacher then detained in Hungary, who was elected MEP and freed.
Economic Policy
AVS calls for higher taxes on large fortunes and extra profits, a minimum wage, more public housing and large-scale investment in renewables and public transport.
Foreign Policy
AVS opposes higher military spending and further arms deliveries to Ukraine, favouring diplomacy, and is strongly critical of Israel's war in Gaza.
Where They Stand
- Supports taxes on large fortunes and extra profits
- Calls for rapid decarbonisation and investment in renewables
- Opposes higher military spending
- Supports cannabis legalisation and LGBT rights
- Favours a more open citizenship law
Electoral Record
AVS won 3.6 percent in 2022 and 6.8 percent in the 2024 European election.
Position on the Political Compass
Greens and Left Alliance sits on the left-leaning side on economics and is more libertarian on questions of social freedom and authority.
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Key Figures
Angelo Bonelli
Co-leader
Spokesperson of Green Europe and a long-time environmental campaigner.
Nicola Fratoianni
Co-leader
Secretary of Italian Left and a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Sources and Further Reading
- Greens and Left Alliance (Wikipedia)en.wikipedia.org
- Official websiteverdisinistra.it
Where do you stand?
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Social Policy
The alliance is strongly progressive, supporting LGBT rights, legal recognition for same-sex parents, cannabis legalisation and a more open migration and citizenship policy.