Giorgia Meloni
The President of the Czech Republic does not seek to represent Europe in negotiations on the war in Ukraine. Pavel is ready to share his experience working in NATO and the EU.
Giorgia Meloni warned that competing diplomatic initiatives are weakening Europe's position. She called on the EU to agree on a single representative.
Italy will present a new package of military aid for Ukraine to parliament, which may include Aster missiles for SAMP/T. Its contents are classified.
European countries have been swept by a wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and a lack of funding for public services. Trade unions have announced new strikes.
The hacking attack affected the systems of the Chamber of Deputies and parliamentarians’ email accounts, including Meloni’s. Protective measures have been taken jointly with the cybersecurity agency.
Italy is tightening security following riots at protests against the cost of living. 500 troops will be sent to Milan; a curfew is not planned.
The EU is considering Meloni, Stubb, Pavel, Frederiksen and Støre to take part in the talks. All five may go.
The president described relations with Italy as very good. Ukraine is sharing its weapons expertise with Italian manufacturers.
Protests over high prices and problems with public services were accompanied by clashes, riots, and looting. 32 people were arrested.
Students protested against problems in schools, military spending, and restrictions on immigrants. About ten police officers were injured in clashes.
Giorgia Meloni said that Ukraine's capitulation would not bring peace but would mean occupation. Supporting Kyiv creates the conditions for negotiations.
Italy’s prime minister called Trump’s deal risky. She warned that it would weaken sanctions and provide new funds for Russia’s war.
The leaders of three countries called for permission to block burdensome EU laws. They also propose speeding up approval processes and reducing bureaucracy.
Pope Leo reported the early detection of a nodule in his lung and a planned surgery. The Vatican expects about a week of recovery.
The Prime Minister of Italy has filed an application with EUIPO to register her voice as a trademark. The document contains a four-second recording of her saying, "I - Giorgia Meloni."
17 EU countries demand that nearly €900 billion for agricultural and regional policy be preserved in the 2028–2034 budget. The initiative is coordinated by Italy and Romania.
Minister Johann Wadephul considers Putin's participation in the G20 summit an opportunity to begin serious negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire.
The Colosseum in Rome was closed after the death of a 22-year-old specialist who fell from a height of 10 meters while installing lighting. This is the landmark’s first closure since the 2020 lockdown.
The Italian government plans to ban the burqa and niqab in schools and limit the number of foreign students in classrooms. The percentage has not yet been determined.
Giorgia Meloni said she wants to remain prime minister until the end of Parliament’s term. She denied rumors of early elections.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
Spain and Morocco have stepped up security along the Ceuta border following calls on social media for a new mass migrant breakthrough on August 15. An additional 300 police officers and 2,000 military personnel have been sent to the enclave.
Spain has introduced border controls at all air and sea crossings with Italy due to a dispute over migrants. Italy had previously suspended the Schengen Agreement, citing an influx of migrants into Ceuta.
The Telegraph reports that the departure of Keir Starmer and the inability of Emmanuel Macron to run in the next elections create a leadership vacuum in the "coalition of the willing. " This could lead to a change in Europe's support for Ukraine, especially given the possible rise in influence of pro-Russian candidates.
Italy has suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain for a month due to the massive influx of migrants to Ceuta. France is also tightening control on the border with Spain, mobilizing police and drones.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
About 60,000 migrants reached Spanish Ceuta from Morocco, 34 people died. Spain deployed the army, Prime Minister Sanchez called it an attack on territorial integrity.
The President of Ukraine held an important conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, discussing prospects for joint work in Europe on anti-ballistic defense. Zelenskyy informed about the situation in Ukraine and the need for additional air defense missiles.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, together with her British, French, German and Polish counterparts, will meet in Berlin on June 24. The "E5" group will discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense and sanctions against Russia.