EU politics: "Firewall" strategy not working, says Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Meloni refrained from reacting to the success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt. She now says that the strategy of distancing from certain parties does not work.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says that creating barriers against right-wing parties and movements has not been successful. She made the comments in an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Foglio, referencing the recent election success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt. Meloni stated that movements in Europe that focus on defending identity, combating mass immigration, and the perceived threat of Islamization have gained strength.
She believes that instead of creating barriers, these concerns should be listened to and addressed. Meloni has been in power with her coalition of right-wing and conservative parties for nearly four years.
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