Meloni Asks EU Commission for Energy Crisis Budget Aid
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged the European Commission to grant flexibility within EU budget rules to mitigate escalating energy costs.
18 May 2026
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged the European Commission to grant flexibility within EU budget rules to mitigate escalating energy costs.
The threat of 25% US auto tariffs against the European Union is intensifying as Washington signals growing impatience over a stalled trade agreement.