Italians Vote In Election That May Bring Far Right To Power

The transcript discusses a potential political shift to the right in Italy due to a snap election called after the collapse of the former Prime Minister's coalition. As political and economic crises deepen, Georgia Maloney's party, with Neo Fascist roots, leads in the polls. If her coalition wins, Maloney would become Italy's first female Prime Minister.

What is the significance of the polls closing in relation to the election?

What are the current challenges facing the country as mentioned in the text?