Giorgia Meloni said that she makes her choices independently adding that she would not be influenced by Elon Musk’s business

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has defended her friendship with Elon Musk, addressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Speaking to Italian lawmakers during a Parliamentary discussion, Meloni clarified that her personal relationships would not influence her decisions on matters where the US tech billionaire had economic stakes.

She’s fantastic. She’s a fantastic leader and a person,” Donald Trump said of the woman set to be his European interlocutor.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday defended her friendship with US tech billionaire and Trump confidant Elon Musk, telling Italian lawmakers that she would not be influenced in areas where he has economic interests,

The Italian prime minister and the world’s richest man share many worldviews, but the alliance is risky for Meloni.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is defending her friendship with U.S. tech billionaire and Trump advisor Elon Musk.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended her bond with tech mogul Elon Musk. Meloni assured lawmakers her friendship would not sway policy decisions. She highlighted a new law regulating private space activity as proof.

Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday defended her friendship with Elon Musk after ex-premier and Life Senator Mario Monti asked about her relations with the billionaire and member of US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.