Giorgia Meloni

Also known as: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni · Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Italian Prime Minister whose government became Italy's longest-serving administration, as of September 2026.

2026-04-242026-09-15

In coverage

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May 2026
4 MayCitizen Digital
… Rubio had asked for a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of Trump's closest European allies, whom he turned on after she defended the pope, the source added. …
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
3 MayCitizen Digital
… The source said Rubio had asked for a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of Trump's closest European allies, whom he turned on after she defended the pope. …
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
3 MayThe Standard
… The meetings come several weeks after US President Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric.Trump also dismissed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni -- one of his closest European allies -- as lacking courage after she defende …
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
April 2026
25 AprCitizen Digital
… Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told reporters in Cyprus that "NATO must remain united. …
Spain is 'reliable' NATO member - Prime Minister Sanchez says after US ouster threat
24 AprCitizen Digital
… The idea was an effort to repair ties between Trump and Giorgia Meloni after the Italian prime minister fell out with the president after criticising his attack on Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war, the FT reported. …
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

World & Region

Ruto congratulates Meloni as Italy's longest-serving government

The News

President William Ruto congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after her government became Italy's longest-serving administration, hailing it as a reflection of confidence in her leadership and commitment to advancing Italy's prosperity. Ruto used the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Italy across trade, investment, and development cooperation.

8 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 8 September

Ruto congratulates Meloni as Italy's longest-serving government
President William Ruto congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after her government became Italy's longest-serving administration, hailing it as a reflection of confidence in her leadership and commitment to advancing Italy's prosperity. Ruto used the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Italy across trade, investment, and development cooperation.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 7 July

Italy rebuffs Trump's attack on Meloni before NATO summit
Italy on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump's social media attack on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of a NATO summit. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto responded that "people come and go but relations must endure," while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said transatlantic relations go beyond individual comments.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

Italy disputes NATO chief's account of US war flights from Italian bases
NATO chief Mark Rutte said 500 US planes took off from Italian bases during the Iran war (Operation Epic Fury), with 4,000 to 5,000 sorties from European bases overall. Italy's defence ministry disputed this, saying it had authorised only "technical and logistical" flights under existing agreements, not combat operations.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy disputes NATO chief's account of US war flights
NATO chief Mark Rutte told Fox News that 500 US planes took off from bases in Italy during the Iran war and that 4,000 to 5,000 sorties flew from European bases. Italy's defence ministry said Rutte's comments gave "a completely misleading message," clarifying that Italy had allowed only "technical and logistical" US flights under existing agreements.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

G7 leaders commit to dismantle migrant smuggling networks
G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 16 June

Ruto attends G7 Summit in France to advocate for Africa
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto represents Africa at G7 Summit in France
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

Ruto to attend G7 summit in France for Africa agenda
President William Ruto is travelling to Evian, France for the G7 Leaders' Summit, where he will champion Africa's economic agenda and push for reforms to the global financial system. He received a personal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron and will present Africa's common position as shaped during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi last month.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

US and Iran trade fire despite month-old ceasefire accord
The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer to ending their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire that began a month ago, with fighting flaring in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates coming under renewed attack.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

US Secretary Rubio meets Vatican to discuss Middle East
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to discuss the Middle East situation and mutual interests, the State Department confirmed. The visit comes weeks after Trump criticized Pope Leo over his calls for peace in the Middle East.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

Rubio to meet Pope Leo in Rome amid Trump tension
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo XIV during a trip to Rome this week, following Trump's recent criticism of the pontiff's anti-war stance. Rubio is also scheduled to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian officials, amid a widening transatlantic rift over Middle East policy.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 3 May

US Secretary Rubio to visit Vatican and Rome this week
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, weeks after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV over his anti-war stance. Italian media reported Rubio, a Catholic, would meet the Pope on Thursday to "thaw" relations, and is scheduled to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rubio visits Vatican, Rome weeks after Trump-Pope clash
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, following tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's anti-war rhetoric and Trump's immigration policies.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 April

Spain defends NATO reliability after US suspension threat
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stressed Spain is a "reliable member" of NATO after Reuters reported the United States was considering suspending it over its refusal to support military operations against Iran. Sanchez said Spain fulfills all its NATO obligations and dismissed the threat, noting there is no NATO treaty provision allowing suspension or expulsion of members.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

Italy dismisses bid to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
Italy's government and sports officials rejected suggestions by a US envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, with Italy's sports minister stating reinstatement "is not possible" and "you qualify on the pitch." Iran's embassy called the proposal an example of US "moral bankruptcy."
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →