It was a completely different meeting than the one with Zelensky, and also, all things considered, than the one with Macron. Meloni proposed herself as a bridge between the shores of the Atlantic
Arturo Varvelli on Giorgia Meloni’s meetings with Trump at the White House and J.D. Vance in Rome
Alberto Rizzi on how ideological proximity might have helped Meloni in her engagement with Trump:
Tobias Gehrke on the fractured response of European member states following Trump’s trade tariffs
Meloni has no official mandate from the European Commission France isn’t happy about the visit: it is likely Meloni’s trip will be carefully staged as a big show of alignment with Trump
While hopes are slim that Meloni can return with a deal, the Commission and some European countries may value her as a scout to feel the ground and lay the basis for future negotiations
This action plan lacks an important framework, Europe: such bilateral efforts, should not take place while ignoring EU priorities and strategies
Teresa Coratella on the international summit organized by Meloni with the UK, Turkey and the US
