Five key insights to know about Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni
She remains resolutely opposed to uncontrolled immigration and unapologetically defends traditional Catholic values; but her unwavering support for Ukraine in its war against Russia earned her a warm White House welcome from President Biden. Possessed of a strong self-assurance and the ability to think on her feet in a debate, the 46-year-old prime minister appears to be in firm control of her right-wing governing coalition and will likely be on the scene for a while.
Here are five key insights to know about Giorgia Meloni.
The ascent of Giorgia Meloni to power has demonstrated that, when it comes to inclusivity, the left may talk a good game, but the right appears to be making more substantial strides. In an era marked by progressive demands for female “empowerment” and “diversity,” Meloni achieved success at the ballot box despite her firm opposition to the “woke” agenda.
She may be the leading edge of a trend on the Continent, where France’s National Rally is led by another woman with far-right origins, Marine Le Pen; and Spain’s conservative Partido Popular has a rising star in the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
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