Giorgia Meloni, a woman and mother with roots in Italy and Christianity, rose to prominence amid the growth of conservative right-wing politics in Europe. Her party, Brothers of Italy, focuses on nationalism and traditional values. Despite criticisms of her populism, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant stance, Meloni has formed alliances with like-minded leaders such as Rishi Sunak and Javier Milei.
Meloni has adapted her strategy to gain more influence on the international stage by building relationships with world leaders like Biden and von der Leyen. She has moderated her approach to align more with NATO and the EU, even hosting the recent G7 summit. However, some see her as a potential European leader following Merkel’s exit while others believe she has more to prove on the international stage.
Meloni’s core beliefs remain intact as she seeks to unify the conservative right and address pressing issues like immigration. While she continues to strengthen her position within the EU, she must also focus on domestic issues to establish herself as a credible and influential political figure.
