Rome Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for a bilateral meeting focused on European strategic autonomy, migration policy, and regional cooperation. The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to defending national sovereignty while advancing pragmatic solutions within the European Union framework.
Key themes from the meeting:
- Migration and border control: Both leaders emphasized the need for stronger external border protection, more effective returns of irregular migrants, and support for origin countries to reduce migration pressures.
- Strategic autonomy: Meloni and Orbán discussed the importance of energy independence, defense cooperation, and economic resilience, especially in light of global instability and EU enlargement debates.
- EU reform and subsidiarity: The meeting highlighted calls for a Europe of nations, where member states retain control over key policy areas. Meloni reiterated her support for subsidiarity and proportionality in EU decision-making.
- Cultural and historical ties: The leaders acknowledged the deep historical connections between Italy and Hungary, and their shared values rooted in European civilization and Christian heritage.
Prime Minister Meloni stated, “We must build a Europe that respects its peoples, protects its borders, and defends its values.” Orbán echoed the sentiment, praising Italy’s leadership on migration and sovereignty. The meeting concluded with a pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation and coordinate positions ahead of upcoming EU summits.
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