Meloni's twist on The Ring: Is Italy changing its foreign policy?

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27/05/2026 - 21:01 GMT+2

In this special edition from the Imperial Fora in Rome, we are joined by Claudio Borghi, senator for the League, and Arturo Scotto, member of the Italian Parliament for the Democratic Party (PD).

The debate focuses on the alleged shift in the foreign policy of Giorgia Meloni’s government. In recent months, tensions have grown with the United States and Israel — two of Rome’s historic allies, both led by figures politically close to the Italian prime minister.

The call for European sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, following the shocking video in which he mocked and insulted handcuffed activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, marks the peak of mounting friction with the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, already criticized over its raids in Lebanon.