The Italian government under Giorgia Meloni has decided to join Donald Trump's Peace Council as an observer, attracting criticism and concern from various political and religious voices.
In a heated parliamentary session, Giorgia Meloni's government confirmed that Italy will participate as an 'observer' in Donald Trump's Peace Council. This decision has drawn criticism for being perceived as a 'colonialist model,' primarily from the opposition parties. Notably, the Vatican expressed its confusion and concern regarding Italy's involvement in this controversial new body, given its questionable nature and objectives.
The Peace Council, led by Trump, aims to address the escalating situation in Gaza, yet Meloni is constitutionally barred from being fully involved. She will not attend the inaugural meeting, scheduled for Thursday in Washington. Italy's participation as an observer raises questions about the effectiveness and the true intentions behind this council, which appears to attract only a select group of nations, as major European powers remain absent.
The Italian government's decision reflects its current foreign policy direction and alignment with certain nations, such as Argentina under president Javier Milei and Hungary under its prime minister. The response from opposition figures and institutions like the Vatican signals potential domestic challenges for Meloni's administration as it navigates international relations while facing scrutiny at home over its decisions and foreign affiliations.
