Meloni reflects on four years in power, Ukraine, economy and future of the centre-right

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke about the four-year term, noting a high volume of legislation and a significant rise in permanent employment, yet lamenting the lack of public awareness of these actions. She defended Italy's unwavering support for Ukraine as a safeguard for Rome’s own security, rejecting any notion that it was politically motivated. Meloni contrasted her vision of a confederate Europe with Mario Draghi’s federal proposal, emphasizing state sovereignty in strategic matters.

Economically, she pointed to the creation of over a million jobs, modest 2026 growth expectations around 1%, and ongoing challenges such as low productivity and high energy costs, which the government is addressing through diversification and renewable investments. On security, she highlighted increased police hiring, higher salaries, and tougher measures against urban crime, while acknowledging more could be done. The interview also touched on immigration policy, anti-semitism legislation, and the political dynamics with opposition leaders.