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Meloni Faces Election Pressure Amid Trump Alliance Fallout

4/10/2026

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces growing pressure as her alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump becomes a liability ahead of key elections.
A referendum defeat driven by young voters opposing her Trump support amid the US-Israeli war in Iran underscores her vulnerability.
Analysts note rising energy prices and weak forecasts while Italy's deficit exceeds EU limits, worsening domestic discontent.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces growing pressure as her alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump becomes a liability ahead of key elections.
A referendum defeat driven by young voters opposing her Trump support amid the US-Israeli war in Iran underscores her vulnerability.
Analysts note rising energy prices and weak forecasts while Italy's deficit exceeds EU limits, worsening domestic discontent.