Meloni warns of need for dedicated EU envoy to avoid 'condemning Europe to irrelevance' in peace talks
"I am convinced that we all realize how, by giving the image of a Europe that is proceeding in disarray, we are doing nothing but serving the interests of those who want this war to continue. And I think it is unacceptable, given that human lives and the future of our security are at stake," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for the European Council President Antonio Costa to appoint a dedicated EU envoy for ongoing Ukraine peace talks, warning that such a move could prevent Europe from being labeled as irrelevant in these diplomatic efforts. In a letter sent on November 5, Meloni expressed her concerns over the growing number of competing initiatives, including a meeting in Miami on October 10, a subsequent meeting in Oslo on October 20, and a call by Finnish Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 27.
Meloni argued that these initiatives risk making Europe appear utterly lacking in credibility in handling one of the most complex issues facing our nations. She emphasized that Europe must speak with one voice on the war in Ukraine, citing the need for a unified mandate and a dedicated EU peace envoy, which she urged Costa to propose in an informal EU heads of state meeting scheduled for November 13 in Dublin.
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