Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, took a step this Monday. The most intricate problems with Italy: discussion about post-pandemic recovery funds Its distribution was given to the country by Brussels and its European immigration policy, which has been criticized by the current transalpine government led by the far-right Giorgia Meloni, which Rome says wants to renegotiate. Both issues were discussed at a meeting between the two leaders, which Italy described as a “perfect opportunity” to exchange positions.
The meeting, which revealed few details apart from the official statements made after the meeting, was held in the Italian capital and lasted a little over an hour. In particular, the 9th and 10th February is a time that serves for the discussion of the Extraordinary Council of Europe. economy and immigration“, announced the Presidency of the Italian Government.
On the Italian side, it added, “The Government’s commitment to the National Plan of Recovery and Resilience has been reaffirmed”. This is the document in which European countries receiving post-pandemic assistance have made a series of commitments. reforms to improve their socioeconomic systemsIn return for receiving funds and loans provided by Brussels (in the case of Italy: approximately 200,000 million euros).
Foreign policy
In this context, while Roma expressed “his satisfaction with the signing of the EU-NATO joint declaration planned to be held in Brussels tomorrow (Tuesday),” both sides shared a common ground. previous sentenceviolence in Brazil“specified.
Along the same lines, Von der Leyen affirmed that the arguments discussed at the meeting were the real issue. European support Ukrainethe new European migration and asylum pact (application not yet completed), the competitiveness of European industry and the energy problem.
“It’s a pleasure to meet Giorgia Meloni,” the German tweeted after his second meeting with the Italian since his appointment as Italy’s new Prime Minister ended.
Parts they barely gave the details of the conversation One of the issues that worries Meloni Executive the most and that she wants to be addressed as soon as possible in Europe is the immigration issue. However, Sweden’s EU presidency this term has eliminated the possibility of progress in this regard.
with center left
Von der Leyen’s visit to Rome, however, did not only serve to meet with the far right. Before meeting him, the European official saw Enrico Letta, head of the progressive Democratic Party (PD), and Professor Romano Prodi, former president of the European Commission (1999-2004) and also a member of this formation. The event was the presentation of a book in memory of David Sassoli, former president of the European Parliament, who died prematurely (due to illness) a year ago.
Prodi’s “I’m grateful for you. Wise contribution to the European debate“I hope to continue discussing with him the idea of regrouping universities in the Mediterranean,” he said, referring to one of the projects the Italian is currently promoting.