Meloni Warns EU Leaders: Fighting Trump is Counterproductive, Europe Has Everything to Lose
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Firstpost•23-01-2026, 21:22
Meloni Warns EU Leaders: Fighting Trump is Counterproductive, Europe Has Everything to Lose
- •Italian PM Giorgia Meloni privately advised EU leaders against escalating conflict with Donald Trump, citing a Politico report.
- •At a Brussels summit, Meloni argued that Europe stands to lose significantly from a confrontation with the US.
- •She urged leaders not to dismiss Trump as 'crazy or unpredictable,' advocating for a cautious, diplomatic approach.
- •The emergency EU summit was prompted by Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland, which he later softened after EU trade retaliation threats.
- •EU leaders plan a 'strategic brainstorming' session next month to address a new world order and defend European interests.
Why It Matters: Meloni urged EU leaders to adopt a cautious, non-confrontational approach with Trump to protect European interests.
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