Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is inviting attendees to the Mattei Summit in Rome. The summit is intended to expand strategic cooperation with Africa. Meloni is receiving support from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
By David Renke
In Rome on Sunday, the focus was actually on Pope Leo XIV, but after the mass for his inauguration, there was an impromptu US-EU summit meeting. US Vice President Vance and EU Commission President von der Leyen were optimistic afterwards. Later, Vance also met with Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
By Almut Siefert
During his inaugural visit to Rome, Chancellor Merz assures the Italian head of government that he no longer wants to stand on the brakes when it comes to migration. He could also imagine asylum procedures outside the EU.
By Almut Siefert
Giorgia Meloni visits the US President under the eyes of the European leaders. However, neither Brussels nor Rome seriously expects Meloni to return from Washington with a result. Nevertheless, Meloni has a lot riding on this visit to the White House.
By Almut Siefert
MEPs will be elected in the European elections in June, but the poker game for high-ranking Commission jobs has long since begun. The Italian head of government Meloni in particular seems to be studying her hand carefully.
By Redaktion Table
Giorgia Meloni has been in power in Italy for around 14 months at the head of a far-right coalition. The poll ratings of her Fratelli d'Italia party have risen since then.
By Redaktion Table
German Chancellor Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Meloni present themselves as a dream couple at the joint government consultations in Berlin. But despite all the euphoria, the evening is rather sober. The joint action plan mainly contains declarations of intent.
By Redaktion Table
In the polls in Italy, Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia are still the leading force after their first year in office. The Social Democratic PD, headed by Elly Schlein, is in second place with around 20 percent. The Social Democrats would therefore need alliance partners to replace Meloni.
By Redaktion Table
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti are to clear the way for normalization between their two countries. After Monday's meeting in Brussels, both sides are expected to sign a deal before the end of March.
By Stephan Israel
