<p>US President Donald Trump held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over tariff negotiations. Trump said trade negotiations with other countries were &ldquo;moving along very nicely,&rdquo; but insisted the US was &ldquo;in no rush&rdquo; to conclude the talks.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The United States was ripped off and taken advantage of by every country in the world, practically. I mean, I have to say practically, but just about everyone. That&rsquo;s not going to happen any more, but we&rsquo;re going to make fair deals,&rdquo; Trump told reporters ahead of lunch with Meloni.</p>
<p>He added that he would make a &ldquo;very good deal&rdquo; with China.</p>
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<h2><strong>Trump praises Meloni</strong></h2>
<p>The US president praised Meloni, calling her a &ldquo;great prime minister&rdquo; who is &ldquo;doing a fantastic job in Italy.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re very proud of her. I knew her right from the beginning. I knew her as a very early prime minister, and I knew she had great talent. She&rsquo;s one of the real leaders of the world. And I&rsquo;m very proud to be with her,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>Meloni responded to Trump&rsquo;s comments by saying she was sure the EU would get a deal on tariffs. She also invited the US president to visit Italy, which Trump accepted for an official trip to Rome &ldquo;in the near future&rdquo;.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;The goal for me is to make the West great again,&rdquo; she said.</p>
<h2><strong>&lsquo;There will be a trade deal&rsquo;</strong></h2>
<p>Before his lunch with Meloni, Trump confirmed that there will be a trade deal with the EU.</p>
<p>&ldquo;There will be a trade deal, 100%. &hellip; Of course there will be a trade deal, very much. They want to make one very much, and we are going to make a trade deal. I fully expect it. But it&rsquo;ll be a fair deal,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<h2><strong>Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday</strong></h2>
<p>Trump said that a minerals deal with Ukraine will be signed next Thursday.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday, soon,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Trump added that he is expecting a response from Putin this week.</p>
<p>On Ukraine, Meloni said, &ldquo;We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine together,&rdquo; adding that &ldquo;we can build just and lasting peace.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Trump added, saying &ldquo;we are doing well,&rdquo; and insists &ldquo;we want to get it done&rdquo; to save lives.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ll see what we can do. And I think we&rsquo;re getting close, but we&rsquo;ll let you know very soon,&rdquo; he says.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;We want the death, the killing to stop,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<h2><strong>Trump &lsquo;not a big fan of Zelensky&rsquo;</strong></h2>
<p>Talking about Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump said &ldquo;So I&rsquo;m not happy with him, and I&rsquo;m not happy with anybody involved.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not blaming him, but what I am saying is that I wouldn&rsquo;t say he&rsquo;s done the greatest job. I&rsquo;m not a big fan.&rdquo;</p>

Meloni invited the US president to visit Italy, which Trump accepted for an official trip to Rome “in the near future”. World

US President Donald Trump held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over tariff negotiations. Trump said trade negotiations with other countries were “moving along very nicely,” but insisted the US was “in no rush” to conclude the talks. “The United States was ripped off and taken advantage of by every country in the world, practically. I mean, I have to say practically, but just about everyone. That’s not going to happen any more, but we’re going to make fair deals,” Trump told reporters ahead of lunch with Meloni. He added that he would make a “very good deal” with China. Also read | 'Using tariffs to bully us': China slams US trade war, asks Trump to 'untie the bell' Trump praises Meloni The US president praised Meloni, calling her a “great prime minister” who is “doing a fantastic job in Italy.” “We’re very proud of her. I knew her right from the beginning. I knew her as a very early prime minister, and I knew she had great talent. She’s one of the real leaders of the world. And I’m very proud to be with her,” he said. Meloni responded to Trump’s comments by saying she was sure the EU would get a deal on tariffs. She also invited the US president to visit Italy, which Trump accepted for an official trip to Rome “in the near future”. Also read | 'Tariff, US-EU trade deal, or IMEC corridor?' What will Meloni-Trump discuss today during talks in Washington “The goal for me is to make the West great again,” she said. ‘There will be a trade deal’ Before his lunch with Meloni, Trump confirmed that there will be a trade deal with the EU. “There will be a trade deal, 100%. … Of course there will be a trade deal, very much. They want to make one very much, and we are going to make a trade deal. I fully expect it. But it’ll be a fair deal,” he said. Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday Trump said that a minerals deal with Ukraine will be signed next Thursday. “We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday, soon,” he said. Also read | China wants to meet? Trump's BIG claim as US trade war with Beijing heats up Trump added that he is expecting a response from Putin this week. On Ukraine, Meloni said, “We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine together,” adding that “we can build just and lasting peace.” Trump added, saying “we are doing well,” and insists “we want to get it done” to save lives. “We’ll see what we can do. And I think we’re getting close, but we’ll let you know very soon,” he says. Also read | 'US envoy spreading Russian narratives': Zelensky blames Witkoff, says Ukraine-US minerals deal could be signed today “We want the death, the killing to stop,” he said. Trump ‘not a big fan of Zelensky’ Talking about Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump said “So I’m not happy with him, and I’m not happy with anybody involved.” “I’m not blaming him, but what I am saying is that I wouldn’t say he’s done the greatest job. I’m not a big fan.”

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Italian Senator Matteo Gelmetti has termed India as a "perfect partner" of his country, especially in IT sector & pointed to personal camaraderie between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, the senator who is member of the India-Italy parliamentary friendship group said, "PM Modi knows European politics and he knows Giorgia Meloni very well....Giorgia Meloni  is, I think, the European best friend of PM Modi".  India-Italy relations have seen significant upward trajectory in the last several years, marked by a strengthening of diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties. In November 2024, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni announced the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, outlining a roadmap for enhanced collaboration over the next five years. PM Meloni had visited India in March 2023, during which bilateral relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership.

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Donald Trump holds a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Italy, strengthening bilateral ties.

Donald Trump meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni before us president Joe Biden's Italy visit

<p>United States President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance Saturday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club.</p>
<p>Meloni follows Argentina President Javier Milei, who became the first world leader to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after his Election Day victory in November. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungry also travelled to Florida to meet with the president-elect.</p>
<p>Trump appeared at a screening of a documentary detailing challenges some conservative lawyers report facing in the legal system. He entered the grand ballroom around 7 pm and then returned around two hours later after having dinner.</p>
<p>Trump told the crowd of Meloni: &ldquo;This is very exciting."&nbsp;</p>
<p>"I'm here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy. She's really taken Europe by storm, and everyone else, and we're just having dinner tonight,&rdquo; Trump said.</p>
<p>The president-elect watched a screening of the documentary with Meloni and with his pick for the incoming administration's secretary of state, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, as well as Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for national security adviser and his choice to head the Treasury Department, Scott Bessent.</p>
<p>Meloni's visit comes after Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was detained by Iranian police while reporting in Tehran late last month.</p>
<p>Sala's case has heightened tensions between Italy and Iran, which is demanding Italian authorities release an Iranian businessman who was arrested recently in Milan on a US warrant in connection with a drone attack in Jordan last year that killed three American troops.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is set to travel to Rome to meet with Meloni, as well as Pope Francis, beginning Thursday. The White House says the Meloni meeting will &ldquo;highlight the strength of the US-Italy relationship&rdquo; and feature Biden thanking the prime minister &ldquo;for her strong leadership of the G7 over the past year.</p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>

Meloni aligns with Argentina's President Milei, who set a precedent by being the first to engage with Trump at Mar-a-Lago following his election triumph in November.

United States President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance Saturday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club. Meloni follows Argentina President Javier Milei, who became the first world leader to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after his Election Day victory in November. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungry also travelled to Florida to meet with the president-elect. Trump appeared at a screening of a documentary detailing challenges some conservative lawyers report facing in the legal system. He entered the grand ballroom around 7 pm and then returned around two hours later after having dinner. Trump told the crowd of Meloni: “This is very exciting." "I'm here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy. She's really taken Europe by storm, and everyone else, and we're just having dinner tonight,” Trump said. The president-elect watched a screening of the documentary with Meloni and with his pick for the incoming administration's secretary of state, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, as well as Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for national security adviser and his choice to head the Treasury Department, Scott Bessent. Meloni's visit comes after Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was detained by Iranian police while reporting in Tehran late last month. Sala's case has heightened tensions between Italy and Iran, which is demanding Italian authorities release an Iranian businessman who was arrested recently in Milan on a US warrant in connection with a drone attack in Jordan last year that killed three American troops. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is set to travel to Rome to meet with Meloni, as well as Pope Francis, beginning Thursday. The White House says the Meloni meeting will “highlight the strength of the US-Italy relationship” and feature Biden thanking the prime minister “for her strong leadership of the G7 over the past year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Donald Trump hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Florida resort

<p>European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth. As European leaders gather in Hungary’s Budapest to discuss pressing economic issues these days, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned it was high time the 27-nation bloc found a “balance”.</p>

<p>“Don’t ask what the US can do for you, ask what Europe should do for itself,” the Italian leader said. “Europe must find a balance. We know what we have to do,” she added.</p>

<p>The European Union has ample reasons to be worried over a Trump presidency in the US, amid fears over his policies concerning Ukraine war, NATO and trade protectionism. Trump previously warned the EU will have to pay “a big price” for not allowing wider market access to the US companies.</p>

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<p>Earlier, former Italian prime minister and European Central Bank chief, Mario Draghi, also warned in a report that the 27-nation bloc faced a “slow and agonising decline” if it failed&nbsp;to act fast.</p>

<p>In a details report, Draghi proposed to inject a massive €800 billion&nbsp;investment booster shot into the European economy in a year, almost equal to five per cent of the EU’s total annual economic output. To implement this proposal, the EU may have to rely on more borrowings, something that remains a red line for a few economies.</p>

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<p>“We have postponed too many important decisions in order to find consensus [among EU member states],” Draghi warned while talking to reporters. “That consensus did not come, and as a result we have suffered lower economic growth, and now stagnation,” he added.</p>

<p>Additionally, fears of instability within the EU bloc have grown as political crises weigh down two of the biggest European economies: France and Germany. Germany’s coalition government collapsed Wednesday (Nov 6) whereas Emmanuel Macron, the French president, continues to function without a parliamentary majority.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth.

European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth. As European leaders gather in Hungary’s Budapest to discuss pressing economic issues these days, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned it was high time the 27-nation bloc found a “balance”. “Don’t ask what the US can do for you, ask what Europe should do for itself,” the Italian leader said. “Europe must find a balance. We know what we have to do,” she added. The European Union has ample reasons to be worried over a Trump presidency in the US, amid fears over his policies concerning Ukraine war, NATO and trade protectionism. Trump previously warned the EU will have to pay “a big price” for not allowing wider market access to the US companies. Also read: `God spared my life for a reason`: Trump hails election victory in rousing speech; here are the top quotes Earlier, former Italian prime minister and European Central Bank chief, Mario Draghi, also warned in a report that the 27-nation bloc faced a “slow and agonising decline” if it failed to act fast. In a details report, Draghi proposed to inject a massive €800 billion investment booster shot into the European economy in a year, almost equal to five per cent of the EU’s total annual economic output. To implement this proposal, the EU may have to rely on more borrowings, something that remains a red line for a few economies. Also read: Trump 2.0 cabinet to have Elon Musk as `secretary of cost-cutting`? Tesla CEO says… “We have postponed too many important decisions in order to find consensus [among EU member states],” Draghi warned while talking to reporters. “That consensus did not come, and as a result we have suffered lower economic growth, and now stagnation,” he added. Additionally, fears of instability within the EU bloc have grown as political crises weigh down two of the biggest European economies: France and Germany. Germany’s coalition government collapsed Wednesday (Nov 6) whereas Emmanuel Macron, the French president, continues to function without a parliamentary majority. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday (Sep 7)&nbsp;said India can play a role in resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meloni issued the statement after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in northern Italy’s Cernobbio city.</p>

<p>“It is obvious that if the rules of international law are broken we will get a multiplication of chaos and crisis, but it is also obvious that with the multiplication of crisis, we will have a natural fragmentation of the geo-economic space, that is, in the long run, economic globalization and questioning of the rules of international law will not walk together. This is what I also said to my Chinese counterparts, we must choose, because the two things do not go together, it is also the reason why I think that in the end nations, like China and India, can play a role and must play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine,” the Italian prime minister said.</p>

<p>“I believe China and India have a role to play in resolving the conflict. The only thing that cannot happen is to think that the conflict can be solved by abandoning Ukraine. The choice of supporting Ukraine has been first and foremost a choice of national interest, and it’s a choice that won’t change,” she added.</p>

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<p>Her remarks came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that India could play a role in solving the ongoing conflict.</p>

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<p>“We respect our friends and partners who I think are sincerely interested in addressing and resolving all the issues associated with the conflict (with Ukraine). China, Brazil, India… I am in contact with my partners and I have no doubt that the leaders of these countries, and we have the relations of trust and confidence with one another, will be really interested in providing a helping hand,” said Putin.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday (Sep 7) said India can play a role in resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Meloni issued the statement after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in northern Italy’s Cernobbio city.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday (Sep 7) said India can play a role in resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Meloni issued the statement after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in northern Italy’s Cernobbio city. “It is obvious that if the rules of international law are broken we will get a multiplication of chaos and crisis, but it is also obvious that with the multiplication of crisis, we will have a natural fragmentation of the geo-economic space, that is, in the long run, economic globalization and questioning of the rules of international law will not walk together. This is what I also said to my Chinese counterparts, we must choose, because the two things do not go together, it is also the reason why I think that in the end nations, like China and India, can play a role and must play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine,” the Italian prime minister said. “I believe China and India have a role to play in resolving the conflict. The only thing that cannot happen is to think that the conflict can be solved by abandoning Ukraine. The choice of supporting Ukraine has been first and foremost a choice of national interest, and it’s a choice that won’t change,” she added. Watch: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, speaking at the 50th edition of The European House – Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, northern Italy, says, "It is obvious that if the rules of international law are broken we will get a multiplication of chaos and crisis, but it is… pic.twitter.com/A1R5uLARKI — IANS (@ians_india) September 7, 2024 × Her remarks came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that India could play a role in solving the ongoing conflict. Also read: Russian President Putin says ‘friends’ India, China, Brazil could act as mediators in peace talks with Ukraine “We respect our friends and partners who I think are sincerely interested in addressing and resolving all the issues associated with the conflict (with Ukraine). China, Brazil, India… I am in contact with my partners and I have no doubt that the leaders of these countries, and we have the relations of trust and confidence with one another, will be really interested in providing a helping hand,” said Putin. (With inputs from agencies)

After Putin, Italy’s Meloni says India can help resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clicked a selfie on the sidelines of the goingoing G7 summit in Italy.</p>

<p>PM Modi arrived for the G7 summit on Thursday (June 13) late night.</p>

<p>He was welcomed by his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to the G7 summit which is being held in Italy's Apulia.&nbsp;</p>

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On Friday (June 14) PM Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron, his British counterpart Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.</p>

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<p><strong>Pope greets PM Modi</strong></p>

<p>Pope Francis greeted PM Modi and other leaders at the G7 summit on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the <a href="https://twitter.com/G7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@G7</a> Summit. I admire his commitment to serve people and make our planet better. Also invited him to visit India. <a href="https://twitter.com/Pontifex?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pontifex</a> <a href="https://t.co/BeIPkdRpUD">pic.twitter.com/BeIPkdRpUD</a></p>
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<p>PM Modi took to social media (X) and wrote, "Met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. I admire his commitment to serve people and make our planet better. Also invited him to visit India."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>PM Modi calls for ending monopoly in technology</strong></p>

<p>During his address at the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi advocated breaking the technology monopoly to establish an inclusive society.</p>

<p>He also emphasised prioritising the concerns of the Global South, with&nbsp; particular focus on Africa.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-g7-leaders-sing-happy-birthday-to-german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-731793">Watch: G7 leaders sing 'Happy Birthday' to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz</a></p>

<p>"In these efforts, we have given high priority to Africa. We are proud that the G-20, under the chairmanship of India, made the African Union a permanent member," he said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Spoke at the G7 Outreach Session on AI and Energy, Africa and Mediterranean. Highlighted a wide range of subjects, notably, the wide scale usage of technology for human progress. The rise of technology in various aspects of human life has also reaffirmed the importance of cyber… <a href="https://t.co/lafxE4aJos">pic.twitter.com/lafxE4aJos</a></p>
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<p>Calling for an end to the monopoly in technology, in particular on artificial intelligence, he said, "We must make technology creative, not destructive. Only then will we be able to lay the foundation of an inclusive society. India is striving for a better future through this human-centric approach."</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clicked a selfie on the sidelines of the goingoing G7 summit in Italy. PM Modi arrived for the G7 summit on Thursday (June 13) late night.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clicked a selfie on the sidelines of the goingoing G7 summit in Italy. PM Modi arrived for the G7 summit on Thursday (June 13) late night. He was welcomed by his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to the G7 summit which is being held in Italy's Apulia. On Friday (June 14) PM Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron, his British counterpart Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Giorgia Meloni (@giorgiameloni) × Pope greets PM Modi Pope Francis greeted PM Modi and other leaders at the G7 summit on Friday. Met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the @G7 Summit. I admire his commitment to serve people and make our planet better. Also invited him to visit India. @Pontifex pic.twitter.com/BeIPkdRpUD — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2024 × PM Modi took to social media (X) and wrote, "Met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. I admire his commitment to serve people and make our planet better. Also invited him to visit India." PM Modi calls for ending monopoly in technology During his address at the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi advocated breaking the technology monopoly to establish an inclusive society. He also emphasised prioritising the concerns of the Global South, with particular focus on Africa. Also read: Watch: G7 leaders sing 'Happy Birthday' to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "In these efforts, we have given high priority to Africa. We are proud that the G-20, under the chairmanship of India, made the African Union a permanent member," he said. Spoke at the G7 Outreach Session on AI and Energy, Africa and Mediterranean. Highlighted a wide range of subjects, notably, the wide scale usage of technology for human progress. The rise of technology in various aspects of human life has also reaffirmed the importance of cyber… pic.twitter.com/lafxE4aJos — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2024 × Calling for an end to the monopoly in technology, in particular on artificial intelligence, he said, "We must make technology creative, not destructive. Only then will we be able to lay the foundation of an inclusive society. India is striving for a better future through this human-centric approach." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni allegedly rolling her eyes at French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Italy has taken social media by storm.</p>

<p>From June 13-15, G7 leaders gathered in Italy and their talks mainly centered around the Ukraine conflict. However, there were other areas of discussions as well that featured in the meet, including&nbsp;social rights, health and artificial intelligence.</p>

<p>However, disagreements soon emerged over abortion rights language in the final G7 communique.</p>

<p>US, France, Japan and Germany had pushed to include "safe and legal abortions" in the summit’s text. However, Italy resisted over the language, according to reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The viral video allegedly showed Meloni and Macron in an awkward interaction. In the viral clip, Meloni is purportedly seen rolling her eyes and offering a less-than-enthusiastic handshake to Macron which clearly suggested the underlying tensions between the two leaders.</p>

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<p>The incident occurred at the summit, where both leaders were present to discuss pressing global issues. Hours ago that handshake, Meloni and Macron clashed over the language regarding abortion rights.</p>

<p>The G7 leaders’ final communique did not directly reference abortion as Italy refused to yield to French pressure to include the term.</p>

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<p>The draft communique also drew criticism for allegedly weakening support for LGBTQ rights. Meloni accused Macron of attempting to gain political advantage ahead of the French national elections.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last year’s Hiroshima statement by G7 leaders committed "to universal access to adequate, affordable, and quality health services for women."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this time the draft communique removed the abortion reference.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-calls-for-an-end-to-monopoly-in-technology-during-the-g7-summit-in-italy-732073">PM Modi calls for an end to monopoly in technology during the G7 summit in Italy</a></strong></p>

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<p>Italy, which holds the G7’s rotating presidency this year, argued that there was no need to repeat the language from the Hiroshima pledge.</p>

<h2><strong>Is Meloni 'emboldened' by EU results?</strong></h2>

<p>Giorgia Meloni’s political position has been bolstered by her Brothers of Italy party securing nearly 30 percent of the vote in the EU elections.&nbsp;“It looks like Meloni has been emboldened by the results [of the EU elections] to push an even more conservative agenda,” one G7 diplomat told a European news outlet on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

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A video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni allegedly rolling her eyes at French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Italy has taken social media by storm.

A video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni allegedly rolling her eyes at French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Italy has taken social media by storm. From June 13-15, G7 leaders gathered in Italy and their talks mainly centered around the Ukraine conflict. However, there were other areas of discussions as well that featured in the meet, including social rights, health and artificial intelligence. However, disagreements soon emerged over abortion rights language in the final G7 communique. US, France, Japan and Germany had pushed to include "safe and legal abortions" in the summit’s text. However, Italy resisted over the language, according to reports. The viral video allegedly showed Meloni and Macron in an awkward interaction. In the viral clip, Meloni is purportedly seen rolling her eyes and offering a less-than-enthusiastic handshake to Macron which clearly suggested the underlying tensions between the two leaders. #WATCH | Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni ackwardly handshakes french president Emmanuel Macron: pic.twitter.com/QuOnDzRhBw — VOZ (@Voz_US) June 14, 2024 × The incident occurred at the summit, where both leaders were present to discuss pressing global issues. Hours ago that handshake, Meloni and Macron clashed over the language regarding abortion rights. The G7 leaders’ final communique did not directly reference abortion as Italy refused to yield to French pressure to include the term. Also Read | Russian SU-24 bomber briefly violates Swedish airspace The draft communique also drew criticism for allegedly weakening support for LGBTQ rights. Meloni accused Macron of attempting to gain political advantage ahead of the French national elections. Also Read | In congratulatory message, Palestinian PM urges PM Modi to help end Gaza conflict Last year’s Hiroshima statement by G7 leaders committed "to universal access to adequate, affordable, and quality health services for women." However, this time the draft communique removed the abortion reference. Watch | PM Modi calls for an end to monopoly in technology during the G7 summit in Italy × Italy, which holds the G7’s rotating presidency this year, argued that there was no need to repeat the language from the Hiroshima pledge. Is Meloni 'emboldened' by EU results? Giorgia Meloni’s political position has been bolstered by her Brothers of Italy party securing nearly 30 percent of the vote in the EU elections. “It looks like Meloni has been emboldened by the results [of the EU elections] to push an even more conservative agenda,” one G7 diplomat told a European news outlet on condition of anonymity. (With inputs from agencies)

Viral video: Italian PM Meloni allegedly rolls eyes at Macron as tensions flare over G7 communique

Sunak in his G7 speech went on to discuss how the debate in Europe over immigration is evolving and how it's time to reevaluate what makes a safe nation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a "global emergency" in his speech during the G7 conference, coinciding with the leaders' announcement of a new strategy to address the underlying causes of migration.

G7: Sunak calls migration a global emergency as leaders discuss ways to combat human smuggling

Right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni of Italy, the country hosting the summit, has made migration a top priority. She wants to see more money and support given to African countries in order to lessen the strain that migration is putting on Europe.

G7 Summit Italy: Italian PM Meloni seeks to reduce migratory pressure on Europe

The world leaders met in several different settings during the just finished G7 summit in Italy, but the most notable exchanges were those between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni when they took their different stands on abortion laws.

G7 Summit Italy: Meloni-Macron clash at G7 summit | Cold stares and sniping at summit

At the just concluded G7 summit, there were many meetings that the world leaders had with each other in Italy but the most eye catching among them have been interactions between Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and France President Emmanuel Macron. Watch the video to know more.

Meloni-Macron clash at G7 summit on Macron's use of 'safe & legal abortion' phrase

<p>21In an adorable moment from the Group of Seven, G7 summit, the leaders gathered together on Friday (June 14) to sing a Happy Birthday song for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.</p>

<p>Ahead of the resumption of meetings on the summit's second day, United States President Joe Biden called on the leaders to sing for Scholz saying it was the Biden family's tradition.</p>

<p>"It's a tradition of the Biden family, you've got to sing Happy Birthday on the birthday."</p>

<p>Leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke into song, to Scholz's surprise who could be seen beaming with joy throughout the celebration.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g7-summit-glad-my-first-visit-in-3rd-term-is-to-italy-says-pm-modi-731476">Also read: G7 Summit: 'Glad my first visit in 3rd term is to Italy', says PM Modi</a></p>

<h2><strong>Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, another moment that went viral from the G7 Summit on Thursday (June 13) in Italy's Apulia was when Italian PM Meloni greeted several leaders during the summit with a 'Namaste' gesture.</p>

<p>In the pictures and videos that went viral on social media, Meloni can be seen greeting President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with folded hands.</p>

<p>Several Indian netizens expressed joy over Meloni accepting and preferring the Indian way of greeting people instead of a handshake.</p>

<p>One of the social media users quipped, "Meloni Namaste karna sikh gayi" (Meloni learnt the Namaste gesture).</p>

<p>The netizens also expressed excitement over Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting as the cheerful friendliness between the two leaders had sparked a social media frenzy in the past as well.</p>

<p>Some netizens believed that this was "Modi's magic". A user wrote, "Eagerly waiting for Modi and Meloni to come together."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


21In an adorable moment from the Group of Seven, G7 summit, the leaders gathered together on Friday (June 14) to sing a Happy Birthday song for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

21In an adorable moment from the Group of Seven, G7 summit, the leaders gathered together on Friday (June 14) to sing a Happy Birthday song for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Ahead of the resumption of meetings on the summit's second day, United States President Joe Biden called on the leaders to sing for Scholz saying it was the Biden family's tradition. "It's a tradition of the Biden family, you've got to sing Happy Birthday on the birthday." Leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke into song, to Scholz's surprise who could be seen beaming with joy throughout the celebration. × Also read: G7 Summit: 'Glad my first visit in 3rd term is to Italy', says PM Modi Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands Meanwhile, another moment that went viral from the G7 Summit on Thursday (June 13) in Italy's Apulia was when Italian PM Meloni greeted several leaders during the summit with a 'Namaste' gesture. In the pictures and videos that went viral on social media, Meloni can be seen greeting President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with folded hands. Several Indian netizens expressed joy over Meloni accepting and preferring the Indian way of greeting people instead of a handshake. One of the social media users quipped, "Meloni Namaste karna sikh gayi" (Meloni learnt the Namaste gesture). The netizens also expressed excitement over Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting as the cheerful friendliness between the two leaders had sparked a social media frenzy in the past as well. Some netizens believed that this was "Modi's magic". A user wrote, "Eagerly waiting for Modi and Meloni to come together." (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: G7 leaders sing 'Happy Birthday' to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Leaders of advanced economies are gearing up for the annual G7 meeting in Italy. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is amongst the attendees who has reached Italy to participate in the 50th G7 Summit. He will likely meet US President Joe Biden and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

G7 Summit Italy: PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with world leaders; what's on his agenda?

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region.</p>

<p>In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that&nbsp;he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy.</p>

<p>"At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to the Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit," read the statement.</p>

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<p>PM Modi is travelling to Italy's Apulia region to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit on June 14 at his Italian counterpart Meloni's invitation.</p>

<p>In the statement, he said that the G7 Outreach Summit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on critical issues for the Global South.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South," he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-summit-italy-pm-giorgia-meloni-prefers-namaste-over-handshake-greets-leaders-with-folded-hands-731501"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;G7 Summit: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands</strong></a></p>

<p>He further said that he was looking forward to meeting the other leaders who were participating in the summit.</p>

<p>"I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," he added.</p>

<p>The statement further highlighted that the discussions at the Outreach session will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Review of bilateral relations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit and review their bilateral relations to chart a course for future collaboration. &nbsp;</p>

<p>India's participation in the G7 has evolved over time and is reflecting its growing economic and geopolitical significance. While India is not a member of the G7, it has been invited to participate in several G7 summits as a guest country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is India's eleventh participation in a G7 summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive attendance. On June 14, PM Modi will participate in the outreach session alongside other invited countries.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region. In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region. In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy. "At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to the Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit," read the statement. At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit...During the discussions at the… pic.twitter.com/4g8dA6U0nP — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024 × PM Modi is travelling to Italy's Apulia region to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit on June 14 at his Italian counterpart Meloni's invitation. In the statement, he said that the G7 Outreach Summit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on critical issues for the Global South. "It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South," he said. Also read: G7 Summit: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands He further said that he was looking forward to meeting the other leaders who were participating in the summit. "I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," he added. The statement further highlighted that the discussions at the Outreach session will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Review of bilateral relations PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit and review their bilateral relations to chart a course for future collaboration. India's participation in the G7 has evolved over time and is reflecting its growing economic and geopolitical significance. While India is not a member of the G7, it has been invited to participate in several G7 summits as a guest country. This is India's eleventh participation in a G7 summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive attendance. On June 14, PM Modi will participate in the outreach session alongside other invited countries. (With inputs from agencies)

G7 Summit: 'Glad my first visit in 3rd term is to Italy', says PM Modi

<p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party secured the majority of votes and emerged victorious in the European parliamentary election, depicted the early trends on Monday (June 10).</p>

<p>"Thank you," Meloni said. "It seems that the Italian system is, so to speak, again, becoming a bipolar system. It's good news."</p>

<p>As per the projected forecasts based on the early count, Meloni's party Brothers of Italy polled 28 per cent of votes, demonstrating a sharp rise from its performance in the previous EU election in the year 2019 and also surpassing the 26 per cent she received during the September 2022 national elections, when the party rose to power.</p>

<p>Taking to her official X account, she thanked the voters as she posted a picture flashing the victory symbol.</p>

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<p>The second in the list was the opposition centre-left Democratic Party, which secured 23.7 per cent with another opposition group, the 5-Star Movement, with 10.5 per cent.</p>

<p>The EU ballot showed that Meloni's ruling coalition, which comprised of parties that go on from the centre-right to the far right of the political scope,&nbsp;witnessed its support shoot up to over 46 per cent from less than 43 per cent in the year 2022.</p>

<p>"I think this vote is certainly going to strengthen the government," said Licia Ronzulli, a senator with the ruling coalition Forza Italia party.</p>

<p>Forza Italia, founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi, stood up fourth in the list as it secured 10 per cent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-dials-italian-counterpart-meloni-thanks-her-for-invite-to-g7-summit-outreach-session-715002"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;PM Modi dials Italian counterpart Meloni, thanks her for invite to G7 Summit Outreach Session</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Macron calls snap elections in France</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (Jun 9) announced that he was dissolving the parliament after the far-right defeated his centrist alliance in EU polls. Macron called snap legislative elections on June 30 and July 7.</p>

<p>Macron said that he can't pretend nothing has happened and that the outcome of the EU election is "not a good result for parties who defend Europe". He added the rise of nationalists was a danger for France and Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Rally (RN) party inflicted a heavy defeat on Macron's camp. It scored over double the number of votes of the head of state's centrist alliance, projections indicated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Projections published by several polling firms showed that the RN's list, led by Jordan Bardella, gained between 32.3 and 33 per cent of the vote compared with 14.8 to 15.2 per cent for Macron's alliance, which was led by his Renaissance party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Far right parties... are progressing everywhere in the continent. It is a situation to which I cannot resign myself," Macron said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I decided to give you the choice... Therefore I will dissolve the National Assembly tonight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This decision is serious and heavy but it is an act of confidence. Confidence in you, dear compatriots, and in the capacity of the French people to make the best choice for itself and future generations."&nbsp;</p>

<p>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition also suffered a defeat as all three parties in his government are trailing the conservatives and the far right, according to preliminary results.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party secured the majority of votes and emerged victorious in the European parliamentary election, depicted the early trends on Monday (June 10).

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party secured the majority of votes and emerged victorious in the European parliamentary election, depicted the early trends on Monday (June 10). "Thank you," Meloni said. "It seems that the Italian system is, so to speak, again, becoming a bipolar system. It's good news." As per the projected forecasts based on the early count, Meloni's party Brothers of Italy polled 28 per cent of votes, demonstrating a sharp rise from its performance in the previous EU election in the year 2019 and also surpassing the 26 per cent she received during the September 2022 national elections, when the party rose to power. Taking to her official X account, she thanked the voters as she posted a picture flashing the victory symbol. GRAZIE! 🇮🇹@FratellidItalia si conferma primo partito italiano, superando il risultato delle scorse elezioni politiche. pic.twitter.com/uYHHm4Nm6S — Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 9, 2024 × The second in the list was the opposition centre-left Democratic Party, which secured 23.7 per cent with another opposition group, the 5-Star Movement, with 10.5 per cent. The EU ballot showed that Meloni's ruling coalition, which comprised of parties that go on from the centre-right to the far right of the political scope, witnessed its support shoot up to over 46 per cent from less than 43 per cent in the year 2022. "I think this vote is certainly going to strengthen the government," said Licia Ronzulli, a senator with the ruling coalition Forza Italia party. Forza Italia, founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi, stood up fourth in the list as it secured 10 per cent. Also read: PM Modi dials Italian counterpart Meloni, thanks her for invite to G7 Summit Outreach Session Macron calls snap elections in France Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (Jun 9) announced that he was dissolving the parliament after the far-right defeated his centrist alliance in EU polls. Macron called snap legislative elections on June 30 and July 7. Macron said that he can't pretend nothing has happened and that the outcome of the EU election is "not a good result for parties who defend Europe". He added the rise of nationalists was a danger for France and Europe. The National Rally (RN) party inflicted a heavy defeat on Macron's camp. It scored over double the number of votes of the head of state's centrist alliance, projections indicated. Projections published by several polling firms showed that the RN's list, led by Jordan Bardella, gained between 32.3 and 33 per cent of the vote compared with 14.8 to 15.2 per cent for Macron's alliance, which was led by his Renaissance party. "Far right parties... are progressing everywhere in the continent. It is a situation to which I cannot resign myself," Macron said. "I decided to give you the choice... Therefore I will dissolve the National Assembly tonight. "This decision is serious and heavy but it is an act of confidence. Confidence in you, dear compatriots, and in the capacity of the French people to make the best choice for itself and future generations." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition also suffered a defeat as all three parties in his government are trailing the conservatives and the far right, according to preliminary results. (With inputs from agencies)

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni secures decisive victory in EU vote

A centre-left Italian parliamentarian confronted Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday (June 5) during her visit to Albania. Riccardo Magi, from the More Europe party, walked towards Meloni's motorcade as she was leaving a meeting with her Albanian counterpart, Edi Rama.

Italian lawmaker confronts PM Meloni during her visit to Albania

Italian lawmaker confronts PM Meloni in Albania

Construction workers in Albania are working hard to transform a former military air base into an Italian-run migrant centre as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits for a progress-check.

Italy's Meloni visit Albania: Italy-run immigrant detention camp on agenda

Indian PM Modi received an invitation for the G7 Summit scheduled to be held in June over a phone call. Italy PM Meloni held a telephone conversation with Modi on the 79th anniversary of Liberation Day. Watch this video for all details.

Indian PM Modi receives invite from Italy's PM Meloni for G7 Summit in June

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<p>An Italian court has approved a new defamation lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni against a historian who referred to her as a "neo-Nazi at heart".</p>

<p>Luciano Canfora, an 81-year-old leftist classicist, made the statement during a school debate in Bari, Italy, in April 2022, prior to Meloni assuming office following a big electoral victory by her party, Brothers of Italy. The trial is scheduled to begin on October 7.</p>

<h2><strong>Past instances</strong></h2>

<p>Previously, Meloni successfully sued journalist Roberto Saviano for slamming&nbsp;her immigration policies in December 2020, resulting in a suspended fine of $1,063.</p>

<p>She has also filed a lawsuit against the lead singer of the British rock band Placebo for calling&nbsp;her&nbsp;"racist" and "fascist" during a performance in Italy in July 2023.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/giorgia-meloni-sues-father-son-duo-aged-40-and-73-over-pornographic-deepfake-seeks-eu100000-in-damages-702610">Also read |&nbsp;Giorgia Meloni sues father-son duo over pornographic deepfake</a></p>

<p>Meloni shared a video of Canfora's remarks on Facebook, condemning them as "unacceptable" and akin to "propaganda" targeted at young students.</p>

<p>In anticipation of the court hearing in Bari, Canfora, a former professor renowned in Italy for his expertise in Greek and Latin philology, remained steadfast in his position. He explained that by using the term "neo-Nazi," he intended to evoke certain ideological tendencies rather than directly accusing Meloni of criminal actions.</p>

<p>Canfora pointed to Meloni's own words in her autobiography, where she acknowledged aligning herself with post-war far-right figures like Giorgio Almirante, a co-founder of the now-defunct Italian Social Movement (MSI) and a supporter of Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Artificial intelligence to be key G7 issue for Italy: Giorgia Meloni</strong></p>

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<p>Despite this, Meloni stated upon assuming office that she never supported undemocratic regimes, including Fascism.</p>

<p>Many&nbsp;Italian and foreign intellectuals have rallied behind Canfora, with publications like the French newspaper Liberation organising a petition in his support.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Italian court has approved a new defamation lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni against a historian who referred to her as a "neo-Nazi at heart". Luciano Canfora, an 81-year-old leftist classicist, made the statement during a school debate in Bari, Italy, in April 2022, prior to Meloni assuming office following a big electoral victory by her party, Brothers of Italy.

An Italian court has approved a new defamation lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni against a historian who referred to her as a "neo-Nazi at heart". Luciano Canfora, an 81-year-old leftist classicist, made the statement during a school debate in Bari, Italy, in April 2022, prior to Meloni assuming office following a big electoral victory by her party, Brothers of Italy. The trial is scheduled to begin on October 7. Past instances Previously, Meloni successfully sued journalist Roberto Saviano for slamming her immigration policies in December 2020, resulting in a suspended fine of $1,063. She has also filed a lawsuit against the lead singer of the British rock band Placebo for calling her "racist" and "fascist" during a performance in Italy in July 2023. Also read | Giorgia Meloni sues father-son duo over pornographic deepfake Meloni shared a video of Canfora's remarks on Facebook, condemning them as "unacceptable" and akin to "propaganda" targeted at young students. In anticipation of the court hearing in Bari, Canfora, a former professor renowned in Italy for his expertise in Greek and Latin philology, remained steadfast in his position. He explained that by using the term "neo-Nazi," he intended to evoke certain ideological tendencies rather than directly accusing Meloni of criminal actions. Canfora pointed to Meloni's own words in her autobiography, where she acknowledged aligning herself with post-war far-right figures like Giorgio Almirante, a co-founder of the now-defunct Italian Social Movement (MSI) and a supporter of Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime. Also watch | Artificial intelligence to be key G7 issue for Italy: Giorgia Meloni Despite this, Meloni stated upon assuming office that she never supported undemocratic regimes, including Fascism. Many Italian and foreign intellectuals have rallied behind Canfora, with publications like the French newspaper Liberation organising a petition in his support. (With inputs from agencies)

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni sues historian for calling her ‘neo-Nazi at heart’

<p>Giorgio Armani says it no like no other designer of his repute. One fashion man who steers clear of politics and only loves talking about his work, was recently asked what he felt about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia&nbsp;Meloni for her “far-right policies”. He gave a very aesthetically pleasing answer, a balanced one that made no inhibitions of not walking into a political trap of taking sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This so happened on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week as he was closing the show on February 25.</p>

<h2><strong>What unfolded?</strong></h2>

<p>That’s when a journalist asked him about the government in place in Italy, asking for a direct comment on Meloni. Giorgio Armani being himself said, “Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has two important elements in her body that are quite robust, she doesn’t have them but it’s as if she had them. On the politics and strategies that her government puts in place I am not so knowledgeable, it bothers me sometimes to see her so small and petite in Europe among so many statuesque and elegant gentlemen, she’s there in her little jacket, but she has a beautiful face.”</p>

<p>At the Milan Fashion Week, he was presenting his newest creations for Fall Winter 2024/2025. He called it the “Winter Flowers.” On the approach for the same, he said, “There are no flowers in the winter, I invented them.”</p>

<p>“When I create my designs I always think of women who can be encountered anywhere and not between intellectual and sexual excitements. I think of women who are coherent to their face. In the beginning, there were the young people of Carnaby Street and I didn’t like that fashion, so I chose to go a step ahead and put men and women in my jackets. Kind of like what I do now, no more women going around town in their underwear.”&nbsp;</p>

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Giorgio Armani says it no like no other designer of his repute. One fashion man who steers clear of politics and only loves talking about his work, was recently asked what he felt about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her “far-right policies”.

Giorgio Armani says it no like no other designer of his repute. One fashion man who steers clear of politics and only loves talking about his work, was recently asked what he felt about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her “far-right policies”. He gave a very aesthetically pleasing answer, a balanced one that made no inhibitions of not walking into a political trap of taking sides. This so happened on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week as he was closing the show on February 25. What unfolded? That’s when a journalist asked him about the government in place in Italy, asking for a direct comment on Meloni. Giorgio Armani being himself said, “Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has two important elements in her body that are quite robust, she doesn’t have them but it’s as if she had them. On the politics and strategies that her government puts in place I am not so knowledgeable, it bothers me sometimes to see her so small and petite in Europe among so many statuesque and elegant gentlemen, she’s there in her little jacket, but she has a beautiful face.” At the Milan Fashion Week, he was presenting his newest creations for Fall Winter 2024/2025. He called it the “Winter Flowers.” On the approach for the same, he said, “There are no flowers in the winter, I invented them.” “When I create my designs I always think of women who can be encountered anywhere and not between intellectual and sexual excitements. I think of women who are coherent to their face. In the beginning, there were the young people of Carnaby Street and I didn’t like that fashion, so I chose to go a step ahead and put men and women in my jackets. Kind of like what I do now, no more women going around town in their underwear.” Also read: Bridgerton actress Charithra Chandran to produce reality show based on Kama Sutra JK Rowling calls out TV channel for addressing transgender as a woman: 'Sick of this s**t'

Giorgio Armani discusses Italy PM Meloni’s fashion when asked about her ‘far-right politics’

<p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday night (Jan 30) called her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban to express concerns over the mistreatment of a woman from Milan who faces 11 years in prison. Meloni's phone call came hours after the Hungarian ambassador to Italy was summoned to the foreign ministry in Rome.</p>

<p>Images of Ilaria Salis, 39, chained and cuffed by the Hungarian authorities during a court hearing went viral on Italian social media platforms, inviting criticism for the inhumane treatment meted her way. Several front-page headline stories in Italian media carried the image and questioned the Meloni government for keeping mum on the issue.</p>

<p>Giuseppe Conte, leader of Italy’s opposition Five Star Movement also attacked Meloni and said: "An Italian in chains, tied hand and foot in Hungary."</p>

<p>"Giorgia Meloni, we don’t care that Orbán is a dear friend of yours. We need to act with the utmost determination and raise our voices," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Salis was arrested in the capital city of Budapest in February last year during a&nbsp;counter-demonstration against a neo-Nazi rally. She has been charged with&nbsp;conspiracy to commit assault causing grievous bodily harm.</p>

<p>While she has pleaded not guilty, the prosecutors claim that she came to Hungary to&nbsp;"carry out rapid attacks which could cause serious injury against people believed to be far-right".&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Meloni's diplomatic challenge&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The case is a test of Meloni's diplomatic acumen. She has warm relations with Orban and the case threatens to generate friction between the two leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani condemned&nbsp;Salis' treatment and said Hungary may have gone "too far" in the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This time it seems to me it has gone too far. Treating a prisoner in that way really seems inappropriate, not in tune with our legal culture,"&nbsp;Tajani told RAI radio</p>

<p>“We are in the European Union and there are citizens’ rights that must be respected,” the minister added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/museum-chief-calls-florence-a-prostitute-sparks-row-in-italy-685161"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Museum chief calls Florence a ‘prostitute’, sparks row in Italy&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Hungarian prison service has pushed back against the allegations that Salis was intentionally being held in a cell "full of rats and insects". The prison authorities said&nbsp;"hygiene checks are constantly carried out in the institutions and prisoners receive proper medical care".</p>

<p>"The presence of rats is a lie and prisons meet high hygiene standards," it added.</p>

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday night (Jan 30) called her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban to express concerns over the mistreatment of a woman from Milan who faces 11 years in prison.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday night (Jan 30) called her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban to express concerns over the mistreatment of a woman from Milan who faces 11 years in prison. Meloni's phone call came hours after the Hungarian ambassador to Italy was summoned to the foreign ministry in Rome. Images of Ilaria Salis, 39, chained and cuffed by the Hungarian authorities during a court hearing went viral on Italian social media platforms, inviting criticism for the inhumane treatment meted her way. Several front-page headline stories in Italian media carried the image and questioned the Meloni government for keeping mum on the issue. Giuseppe Conte, leader of Italy’s opposition Five Star Movement also attacked Meloni and said: "An Italian in chains, tied hand and foot in Hungary." "Giorgia Meloni, we don’t care that Orbán is a dear friend of yours. We need to act with the utmost determination and raise our voices," he added. Salis was arrested in the capital city of Budapest in February last year during a counter-demonstration against a neo-Nazi rally. She has been charged with conspiracy to commit assault causing grievous bodily harm. While she has pleaded not guilty, the prosecutors claim that she came to Hungary to "carry out rapid attacks which could cause serious injury against people believed to be far-right". Watch | Italy: Jail term to more than 330 mobsters & their alleged associates × Meloni's diplomatic challenge The case is a test of Meloni's diplomatic acumen. She has warm relations with Orban and the case threatens to generate friction between the two leaders. Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani condemned Salis' treatment and said Hungary may have gone "too far" in the case. “This time it seems to me it has gone too far. Treating a prisoner in that way really seems inappropriate, not in tune with our legal culture," Tajani told RAI radio “We are in the European Union and there are citizens’ rights that must be respected,” the minister added. Also read | Museum chief calls Florence a ‘prostitute’, sparks row in Italy Meanwhile, the Hungarian prison service has pushed back against the allegations that Salis was intentionally being held in a cell "full of rats and insects". The prison authorities said "hygiene checks are constantly carried out in the institutions and prisoners receive proper medical care". "The presence of rats is a lie and prisons meet high hygiene standards," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

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