The Italian center-right coalition led by nationalist Giorgia Meloni secured a parliamentary majority in general electionson Sunday,according to exit polls.

Speaking early Monday, Meloni said Italians have sent “a clear message” backing to her alliance.

“If we are called upon to govern this nation, we will do so for all Italians, with the aim of uniting the people, of exalting what unites them rather than what divides them,” she told reporters. “We will not betray your trust.”

Polls closed at 11 p.m. local time (2100 UTC/GMT) on Sunday. Exit polls had shown the alliance led by Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party securing around 45% of the vote. Meloni’s own party had 26% of that by itself, as the strongest single group in the polls.