Italy, Trump and Meloni

Italy's Meloni leads European efforts to charm Trump
Lago, an invitation to Monday's inauguration and good relations with Elon Musk, Italy's Giorgia Meloni has positioned herself as the closest mainstream European leader to Donald Trump. - Big vacuum - "Giorgia Meloni has better relations with Trump than any other (major) European leader.
Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse?
After forging unexpectedly fond ties with President Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with incoming President Trump that positions her as a key interlocutor between the U.
Italy's Meloni to Attend Trump Inauguration, Officials Say
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, officials from her office said on Friday, in a trip that should further strengthen her ties with the U.S. leader.
Europe eyes Italy’s Meloni as potential ‘bridge’ to Trump
The Italian prime minister’s apparent closeness with the US president-elect could help avert a looming trade war.
Conservative Meloni looks to boost Italy’s clout in Trump’s Washington
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whose rise to power in Rome two years ago sparked panic among the European political establishment, may now be the continent’s best hope to have one of its own in the good graces of the Trump White House.
Italy's gas consumption at lowest in more than 15 years in 2024, GME says
Italy's natural gas consumption fell to its lowest level in more than 15 years to 61.7 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2024, the country's power market manager GME said on Friday.
Spain, Greece and Italy's ugliest seaside towns named - 'Europe's answer to Skegness'
A ranking of Europe's prettiest and ugliest seaside towns has been released with Ostia in Italy, La Linea in Spain, and ...
Europe’s ugliest beaches in Greece, Spain and Italy you should probably avoid
Whilst the UK may have some ugly beaches, European countries are not exempt — with some including high-rise tower blocks, ...
Italy releases Iranian businessman wanted by US over drone attack that killed Americans
Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who was detained in Italy at the request of the United States following a drone attack ...
Italy has no plans to strengthen golden power rules on financial sector
The Italian government has no plans to adopt a decree to strengthen its "golden power" legislation aimed at shielding ...
European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
The defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in ...
Kathy McCabe Launches ‘Dream Of Europe’ Series On PBS
Kathy McCabe, the creator and host of Dream of Italy on PBS, launches her new Dream of Europe series in January ...
Italy tourism minister sent for trial in false accounting case
An Italian judge has ordered Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche to stand trial on false accounting charges at a publishing ...