Macron to Host Meloni in Antibes as France and Italy Seek Warmer Ties
France and Italy are expected to sign defence, nuclear energy and space agreements as Macron and Meloni seek to ease tensions.
- On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Villa Eilenroc in Antibes, seeking to improve often testy relations between the European Union's second- and third-largest economies.
- Following a public fallout with President Donald Trump over his "constant, unprovoked attacks" at the G7, Meloni seeks to lower tensions after clashing with Macron over migration and trade issues.
- Cooperation agreements will emphasize the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defence system, alongside nuclear energy partnerships and a European satellite project designed to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.
- "This summit will provide an opportunity to deepen Franco-Italian cooperation in several strategic sectors," the French presidency said, with officials noting, "We need each other," ahead of talks.
- While the meeting builds on a fragile rapprochement, persistent disagreements remain over the European Union's free trade agreement with Mercosur. Expert Marc Lazar expects the summit largely symbolic, noting, "she'll stop sulking when she sees Macron.
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