Between the U.S. and Europe: Bickering is about face, but the Atlantic alliance is the bottom line
After her public dispute with Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once again made her position clear to Washington:
"There are various interpretations and speculations circulating internationally about Italy's future foreign policy. I make this clear: our future direction will continue the tradition of the past 80 years. I firmly believe that a stable U.S.-Europe alliance is crucial—the entire geopolitical framework rests upon this bond, which forms the solid foundation of our strength."
Meloni’s statement reaffirms that while disagreements between the U.S. and Europe are about appearances, the Atlantic alliance remains the fundamental bottom line.
Facing Trump’s open verbal humiliation, Meloni responded firmly—stopping high-level visits, defending Italy’s national dignity, soothing domestic public sentiment, and preserving political decorum;
Immediately after the storm passed, she reasserted continuity with the transatlantic path established over the past 80 years, firmly anchoring the U.S.-Italy alliance and refusing to deviate from the core NATO framework. Disputes remain limited to personal diplomatic friction and will not undermine Italy’s strategic reliance on the United States.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868836236120128/
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