Italy's right-wing frontrunners see room to revamp national Recovery Plan

FILE PHOTO: Member of the European parliament Raffaele Fitto addresses a plenary session at the European Parliament to present the programme of activities of the French Presidency as the country currently holds the European Union rotating presidency, in Strasbourg, France, January 19, 2022. Bertrand Guay/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

ROME (Reuters) - The Brothers of Italy party, in pole position for next month's elections, sees room to revamp parts of an European Union-funded investment programme to help the economy tackle an energy crisis and soaring costs, a party official said on Monday.

Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation has paved the way to early elections on Sept. 25, with surveys suggesting the conservative alliance led by far-right Brothers of Italy is well placed to win a parliamentary majority.