Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister, has been labeled a neo-fascist by political opponents and alarmed liberals across Europe. However, after 15 months in office, she appears to be more conventional than feared. While she has not been a thorn in the side of European leaders, concerns about her economic reform efforts persist. Italy, surprisingly, is among the countries in Europe causing the least concern currently. Meloni plans to introduce a new welfare subsidy for low-income elderly, part of a broader spending plan. She also aims to reset Italy's relations with Africa, unveiling a strategic plan to redefine the country's ties with the continent and curb immigration. Despite a good start, challenges are emerging for Italy's hard-right prime minister.
⚠️ MELONI LOOKS TO RESET ITALY'S RELATIONS WITH AFRICA (Reuters) African leaders converge on Rome this weekend for a summit where Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will finally unveil a strategic plan aimed at redefining Italy's relations with the continent and curbing immigration.… https://t.co/RJ3vBavM0U
Giorgia Meloni has had a good first 15 months in office. But problems are bubbling up for Italy’s hard-right prime minister https://t.co/n04eWvrwtI 👇
Energy deals in return for stopping migration. Italy's hard-right Giorgia Meloni reveals her long-trailed development plan for Africa this weekend, a "non-predatory" approach which critics warn favours European priorities and pockets. https://t.co/NrFwCSFGDF
Of all the countries in Europe, Italy is for once among those prompting least concern. But read why its government’s biggest challenges still lie ahead https://t.co/9VoCQXVu4J 👇
The opinion that a commentator held about Meloni prior to her election is a good litmus test. Many were claiming she was the next Orban. Be deeply wary of those who held that view, especially if they haven't repented. https://t.co/tdFaSjR0yF
⚠️ ITALY, EU'S OLDEST COUNTRY, PLANS MORE SPENDING FOR ELDERLY (Reuters) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to introduce a new welfare subsidy for the low-income elderly, according to a draft decree seen by Reuters on Thursday, as part of a broader plan worth more…
Of all the countries in Europe, Italy is for once among those prompting least concern. But read why its government’s biggest challenges are yet to come https://t.co/rLt6NujQLp Photo: Getty Images https://t.co/HMQoHHs68Y
In her first 15 months as Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni has proved less of a thorn in the flesh of her fellow European leaders than critics feared. But at home, there are worrying signs that she is no economic reformer https://t.co/1mQ0fW7gBO 👇
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has routinely been dubbed a neo-fascist by her political enemies in Italy and by alarmed liberals across Europe. But 15 months in, she seems to be conventional rather than a wrecker https://t.co/TjKpaw5v7Y 👇