«I am very amazed by the interpretation of mine Interview with the Financial Times: it is scandalous, it is said that I’m with Trump against Europebut that’s not what I said. I said that I’m with Italythat Italy is in Europe and must defend The unity of the West».
The Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni from the stage of the Congress of Actionunderlining: «I feel leader in Italy who invoke the break with the United StatesSchlein says they can’t be our allies. And there are other leaders who claim that Europe should not invest in its safety. I don’t understand: the proposal is break the alliance with the USAbut However, ask for their protection? Or it is that Europe should become one large demilitarized hippie community who hopes in the good faith of the other powers? ».
Meloni also thanked Ursula von der leyen for reiterating the importance of European unity. “You cannot act by impulse But with balance. Also on duties With the US there are divergences, but it serves lucidity To find a balance point ».
Speaking of economics, Meloni admitted: «Not all is finethe context is complex and unpredictable. But I think the priorities identified are correct. We have Gentle dossiers reopened like that of energy, adding an important piece: focus on nuclear to have energy clean, safe and unlimited».
Regarding his presence at the congress, Meloni ironized: «I read funny things, like those who say they are here to send signals to the allies. But after Calenda’s intervention, I will bring some moderation ». He then added: «The democracy of alternation is based on the Comparison between different ideaswithout this questioning identity ».
Meloni was welcomed by the group leader in the Chamber, Matteo Richettiand attended the intervention of Carlo Calenda before going on stage.
Schlein attacks: “improvised government”
Elly Schleinsecretary of Democratic Partycommented hardly Meloni’s intervention: «A government that attacks the opposition because it is without ideas In foreign policy it is a improvised government. They fight every day on everything: Tajani and Salvini they deny themselves, they do not have A clear line on European common defensenor on the rearmament. They are only united in theLower your head in front of Trump’s duties».
Schlein also criticized Meloni not to take a position: «He says there are no alternatives, but thealternative there is: More European integration, common defense, shared reaction to duties, common investments on industry, social and transitions. But for ideological reasons struggles to say it. Thus Italy remains on the margins of Europe».