Relations between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen are reportedly taking a turn for the worse.
According to Politico, Meloni expressed displeasure with a new European Commission report on press freedom in Italy.
The annual report on the rule of law published by the EC has raised concerns about press freedom in Italy and the freedom of the Rai broadcaster. Meloni reacted to this result, immediately sending a letter to von der Leyen to express his displeasure.
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The publication highlighted that “the Italian Prime Minister and the EC President, who previously had a close working relationship, are now experiencing significant tension.”
Added more, “On July 12, Euractiv reported that several journalistic organizations had written to Deputy Head of the European Commission Vera Jourova, requesting an investigation into press freedom in Italy.”
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Despite these tensions, von der Leyen was re-elected for a new five-year term until 2029, with the support of 401 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
