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Meloni Calls German 'Firewall' Against AfD Ineffective, Stirs EU Alliance Debate

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni publicly criticized Germany's cordon sanitaire against the far-right AfD, calling it an ineffective strategy. This marks a notable intervention by a major EU leader into German domestic politics, signaling potential shifts in cross-party alliances ahead of EU-level negotiations. The statement may embolden conservative leaders seeking cooperation with right-wing parties, though its immediate policy impact remains uncertain.

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Meloni Challenges German AfD Strategy, Advocates Confederal EU Model

Italian PM Meloni has publicly criticized Germany's 'firewall' against the AfD as ineffective, signaling potential shifts in EU-level alliances. Concurrently, she advocates for a 'confederal' Europe emphasizing national sovereignty while conditioning future alliances on support for Ukraine. This positions Meloni as a key actor in shaping future EU political alignments and institutional direction.

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