Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed ties with Hungary’s Viktor Orban on Monday but also noted their differences, as he confirmed they would not formally ally in the European Parliament.
The two far-right leaders were meeting in Rome ahead of an EU leaders summit later this week — the first since European Parliament elections — and as Hungary prepares to take over the rotating EU presidency on July 1.
In televised statements after their talks, Meloni hailed Hungary as a “precious ally” and highlighted their shared concerns, from falling birth rates to migration.
She said…
