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Meloni Advocates National Control Amid EU Security Challenges

10/22/2025

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On October 22, 2025, Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, urged that EU member states keep exclusive control over national security matters.
The European Union plans to challenge Italy's golden power rules.
The European Union has ordered Italy to withdraw conditions related to UniCredit's failed bid for Banco BPM.
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti aligns with Meloni's remarks, reinforcing that security decisions should remain with individual member states.

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On October 22, 2025, Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, urged that EU member states keep exclusive control over national security matters.
The European Union plans to challenge Italy's golden power rules.
The European Union has ordered Italy to withdraw conditions related to UniCredit's failed bid for Banco BPM.
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti aligns with Meloni's remarks, reinforcing that security decisions should remain with individual member states.