Rome, January 24, 2026 – The Europe Today: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed on Friday that Italy remains firmly committed to maintaining close cooperation with the United States.
Speaking to reporters during a news conference in Rome following her meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Meloni emphasized the importance of Italy’s longstanding relations with Washington. “Italy and Germany are countries that maintain privileged relations with the U.S.… and this can help in this relationship,” she said, according to media reports.
The Prime Minister’s remarks underscore Rome’s dedication to strengthening transatlantic ties and continued collaboration on political, economic, and strategic matters with its key allies.
