Italy’s Meloni scores diplomatic win as ‘bridge builder’ by bringing US and EU to the same table
Associated PressMAY 17
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Meloni’s role in hosting the Vance–von der Leyen meeting shows Europe’s strength through diplomacy. As tensions simmer between the U.S. and EU, Meloni has emerged as a crucial mediator – bridging divides, reviving dialogue, and reinforcing Europe’s global relevance. In today’s fractured world, her balancing act is indispensable as the bloc looks to navigate an uncertain world.
There is a 5% chance that the U.S. and EU (or one of its member states) will cut diplomatic ties before 2051, according to the Metaculus prediction community.