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- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned staff that 2026 will be more difficult than 2025.
- She urged them to rest and emphasized unity in facing the coming challenges.
- Her remarks follow widespread strikes in Italy against proposed budget reforms, including increased defense spending.
- In response to unrest, Meloni assured that local authority funding would remain intact.
- Italy continues to support Ukraine financially but has ruled out sending troops.
