Giorgia Meloni has dismissed the idea that Italy will have to choose sides between the US and Europe as “childish” and “superficial”, insisting she would do whatever is necessary to defend her country’s interests.

In her first interview with a foreign newspaper since coming to office in 2022, the Italian prime minister said it was “in the interests of everyone” to overcome severe strains in the transatlantic relationship, describing some European leaders’ reactions to Donald Trump as “a bit too political”.

Italy’s nationalist conservative leader made clear she did not see the US president as an adversary and she would continue to respect Italy’s “first ally”.

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      4 days ago

      I think she’s subtly saying “I will help out whoever gives me better bribes”

      Also, wtf does “too political” mean? You are in politics, that’s what happens. I’m not gonna be a nascar driver and say there’s too much driving involved.

      This world is so fucked