Italy's New Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Goes Viral at G20 Summit

Meloni is the Italian Prime Minister who went viral after meeting PM Modi and other leaders at the G20 summit.
She is the leader of the right-wing Brothers of Italy party and became PM in October 2022.
Her far-right views have drawn comparisons to Mussolini, though she rejects the "fascist" label.
Meloni is Italy's first female PM and leads a right-wing coalition government.
She has taken a hard line on immigration but has pledged support for Ukraine against Russia.

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Italy Faces Investor Unease Over 2024 Budget as PM Meloni Balances Limited Options

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