www.theguardian.com Giorgia Meloni whispers soothing words to Trump on ‘western nationalism’
The president and Italy’s prime minister spoke a common language – but for a discordant moment over Ukraine
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She had been welcomed to the White House with open arms as few other foreign visitors had been since Donald Trump’s return, and Giorgia Meloni wanted to assure her host that – at least when it came to their political worldview – they spoke a common language.
Italy’s prime minister, whose Brothers of Italy party has roots in neo-fascism, was keen to stress that she shared many things with the man who had just hailed her as a “friend” who “everybody loves … and respects”. Tariffs were a bit of problem. But between friends? Hey, we can work it out.
Even if Italy boasted one of Europe’s biggest trade surpluses with the US, such disagreements could be bridged with recourse to the previously uncoined creed of “western nationalism”, argued Meloni, speaking in confident, lightly accented English, although she admitted she did not know if it was “the right word”.
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www.thelocal.com Inside Italy: The betrayal of the Italian diaspora and why thousands of graduates are leavingIn this week’s Inside Italy review, we look at why Italy’s new citizenship by descent rules are an inexcusable betrayal of the Italian diaspora and why thousands of graduates leave the country every year.
cross-posted from: https://metawire.eu/post/1954
In this week’s Inside Italy review, we look at why Italy’s new citizenship by descent rules are an inexcusable betrayal of the Italian diaspora and why thousands of graduates leave the country every year.
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Italy @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub We protect our merchant ships ourselves - Tajani on Vance
www.ansa.it We protect our merchant ships ourselves - Tajani on Vance - TopNews - Ansa.itItaly protects its merchant ships by itself, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said after US Vice President J.D. Vance said he "hated bailing Europe out" with strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen who have been targetting Western shipping in the Red Sea. (ANSA)
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59495678
"Given that I don't like the word 'hate', it's not my language, I want to remind everyone that we protect our merchant ships ourselves, with our Navy that has shot down several drones launched by the Houthis against us"
Italian Foreign Minister - Antonio Tajani
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Italy @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub Italy's deal with Starlink has stalled, defence minister says
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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59144279
ROME, March 22 (Reuters) - Negotiations on a potential contract between Elon Musk's satellite internet operator Starlink and the Italian government have stalled, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions, Italy's defence minister said on Saturday.
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Italy @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub No security by dividing EU from U.S. says Meloni
www.ansa.it No security by dividing EU from U.S. says Meloni - TopNews - Ansa.itPremier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday said it wasn't possible to guarantee enduring security by dividing Europe from the United States in a briefing to the Senate in view of this week's European Council. (ANSA)
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/58963986
"It is right for Europe to equip itself to play its part but gullible to think it can do so on its own, outside the framework" of NATO, noted Meloni.
