Rome, Feb 11, 2026 (AFP) - Meloni and Merz: EU's new power couple

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2026-02-11

From trade deals to cars, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are increasingly joining forces to steer the EU agenda -- risking sidelining French President Emmanuel Macron. During an EU leaders summit on Thursday, far-right Meloni and conservative Merz will be pushing a shared vision for boosting EU competitiveness. It is the latest sign of the growing cooperation between Rome and Berlin, which is putting a......

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