Giorgia Meloni Criticizes EU Top Jobs Deal and Urges Concrete European Orientation

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly opposes the EU's proposed distribution of top positions, denouncing it as a product of 'backroom logic' and a 'fireside chat'. Meloni decries the exclusion of her Eurosceptic group, emphasizing the need for a less ideological and more citizen-driven European orientation.

In contrast, the agreement by major pro-European parties, including Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President, is praised for reflecting election results and gender balance while sidelining the far-right. As Meloni's decision on supporting the deal looms, the EU summit addresses crucial appointments like the Council President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs.