US EditionRivals Meloni and Macron Seek to Mend Fences in Rome Talks
- Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Rome on 2 June 2025 to reconcile their differences amid ongoing tensions.
- Their meeting followed years of strained relations due to political rivalry and contrasting approaches to US tariffs and the Ukraine conflict.
- Meloni proposed granting Ukraine protection under NATO's Article 5 without membership, a plan Macron's adviser dismissed as impractical amid differing strategies toward the US.
- Meloni said she was very happy with the visit and denied any personal problems with Macron despite acknowledged divergences, while both faced common challenges from tariffs and the Ukraine war.
- The talks aimed to lay the foundation for stronger Italy-France relations, showing capacity to cooperate on essentials despite rivalry and tested collaboration by US policies.
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Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni: A Stark Contrast
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted French President Emmanuel Macron last Tuesday, 3 June, in Rome. The meeting was initiated by France, aiming to highlight the existence of ‘converging positions on many issues.’ Emmanuel Macron’s intention was to ease tensions between France and Italy. Marion Maréchal, French Member of the European Parliament and ally of Meloni’s party Fratelli d’Italia, declared: ‘I am delighted to see that Emmanuel M…
Here #Tell meThe Truth of 4 June 2025. Our deputy director Claudio Antonelli anticipates the presence of the premier on the Day of Truth and tells us about yesterday's meeting with the French president, Emmanuel Macron. Read more
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der Standard DEAfter months of dispute and stinginess, the Italian Prime Minister and the French President met in Rome for a long reconciliation meeting
The French President's visit to Rome on Tuesday represents the relaxation of bilateral relations. The government can also see the rejection of a law of repression in the Senate as a success.
Meloni and Macron Hold Talks in Rome - teleSUR English
On the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, they have vowed strong support to Kiev. On Tuesday, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and the two leaders held bilateral talks on various issues, including trade, and relationships with the United States. RELATED: Macron Downplays Interpretations of the Incident With His Wife Upon Arriving in Vietnam The French president was greeted with the guard of honour…
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