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Who is the most influential person in Europe today? Russian President Vladimir Putin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky? According to Politico, if anyone has influence in Europe, it is Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni. Maloney tops Politico’s list of ‘Europe’s most influential people’.
PM Maloney called PM Modi his ‘friend’ on many occasions.
Pictures of Maloney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are going viral on social media. Many discussions are going on regarding the formal visit of the two leaders. PM Maloney has called PM Modi his ‘friend’ on many occasions. Meloni shared a selfie after meeting Modi at COP28 in Dubai last year and gave the hashtag #Melody, a common form of both their names.
Maloney’s rise from an ultra-nationalist political figure to Italy’s prime minister reflects his rise, Politico reported. He now leads the right-wing ‘Brothers of Italy’ party and all this happened within a decade. The change in his political understanding is reflected in the fact that he distanced himself from the neo-fascist Italian social movement and his former support of Benito Mussolini.
PM Maloney implemented strict policies
Maloney has greatly improved his image by adopting a centrist stance. Even European leaders who used to view him with suspicion now recognize Maloney’s abilities. Since taking office in 2022, Maloney’s government has implemented strict policies on tourism and LGBTQ+ matters. His strong migration strategy, including controversial agreements with Tunisia and Egypt, has received support from the EU leadership.
PM Maloney identifies as an ‘alpha’ male
Although Maloney is seen as a right-wing leader in Europe, according to Politico, he has positioned himself as a key stakeholder in the EU. The report said Meloni has brought considerable stability to Italy’s traditionally unstable political landscape. His charismatic leadership style has earned him a reputation as Italy’s ‘Alpha’ man.
Politico divided Europe’s top influencers into three categories: doers, disrupters and dreamers. There are 20 politicians in the list of 28 people. Pope Francis is the only non-European representative involved.