Italy’s Meloni Slams EU Top Jobs Deal as Out of Touch with Voters

Rome, Italy – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has slammed the recent European Union (EU) agreement on key leadership positions, claiming it disregards the wishes of European voters. In a scathing statement released on Tuesday, Meloni accused the EU of ignoring the results of the recent European Parliament elections, where populist and right-wing parties made significant gains.

“The agreement reached on the EU’s top jobs is a clear signal that the EU is disconnected from the concerns and aspirations of its citizens,” Meloni said. “It is deeply disappointing that the results of the recent European elections have been ignored, and that the positions of power have been handed out to those who do not represent the will of the people.”

Meloni’s criticism comes after the EU reached a deal on the appointments of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, Charles Michel as President of the European Council, and Josep Borrell as High Representative for Foreign Affairs. The deal, brokered by European Council President Donald Tusk, was criticized by some for favoring traditional political parties and overlooking the rise of populist movements across Europe.

Meloni, who leads Italy’s right-wing Fratelli d’Italia party, has been a vocal critic of the EU’s immigration policies and its handling of the economic crisis. She has also called for greater national sovereignty and a more democratic decision-making process within the EU.

The Italian Prime Minister’s statement is likely to fuel further debate about the direction of the EU and its ability to respond to the concerns of its citizens. It remains to be seen whether Meloni’s criticism will lead to any concrete changes in the EU’s approach to decision-making and representation.

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