Meloni faces domestic backlash over military spending push to align with Trump ahead of 2027 election
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Hannah Roberts, Jacopo Barigazzi
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Summary
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces growing domestic political pressure as she prioritizes increased military spending to align with U.S. President Donald Trump's demands, ahead of Italy's 2027 general election. Her adversaries argue this strategy is a political mistake that prioritizes American interests over Italian domestic needs, potentially alienating voters and coalition partners.
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Pressure builds on Italy's Meloni to shun Trump as she gears up for 2027 election
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