Combative Meloni playing political peacekeeper between EU and US - and her allies will be nervously watching
Thursday, 17 April 2025 Giorgia Meloni revels in her reputation for being an eye-rolling, combative and determined leader. Now she's got a new role - Italy's prime minister is now a political peacekeeper.
In a high-stakes meeting, US Vice President JD Vance, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came together in Rome for a critical discussion on trade, Ukraine, and defense. With tensions simmering between the US and the EU over trade agreements, Ukraine’s ongoing crisis, and defense investments, the talks revealed deep divisions but also a shared commitment to finding common ground. As von der Leyen highlighted the importance of strengthening transatlantic ties, Vance expressed the US's support for European security despite the challenges. This pivotal meeting marks a turning point in global diplomacy, as international powers strategize their next moves.
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