In a heated Senate session, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to various provocations from opposition politicians, asserting her government’s stance against foreign influence and pushing for pragmatic approaches to European policies, especially regarding the automotive sector and agricultural compensations related to the EU-Mercosur agreement. Meloni rejected accusations of being beholden to banking lobbies, highlighting her administration’s financial actions to support the economy. She emphasized her commitment to national interests and characterized her government’s efforts to combat organized crime in migrant management.

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