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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken a pragmatic approach towards BRICS and the European Union as a G7 members. Her invitation to three BRICS countries, Brazil, India and UAE aligns with Italy's broader objective of fostering international cooperation and addressing global challenges through inclusive dialogue. The 2024 G7 Summit, held in Apulia, Italy, saw Meloni inviting leaders from several developing countries, including India, Algeria, Brazil, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Turkey, and the UAE, among others. This inclusion highlights her commitment to bringing diverse perspectives to G7 table and recognizing the significant roles these countries play in the global economy and politics. While it may seem like she intended to sway these nations away from BRICS, her true aim is to challenge the EU's stance and engage with the Global South in a predominantly Western setting, namely G7. This move has not been well-received by other G7 leaders. Notably, there have been several direct and indirect complaints from French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting a clear disagreement between the two leaders. Meloni has criticized various EU policies. For example, she has called the EU “an invasive bureaucratic giant“ and has criticized backroom deals on EU top jobs, advocating for more transparency and democracy in the Union's decision-making processes During the G7 summit, Italian Prime Minister has placed significant focus on issues like artificial intelligence regulation, and enhancing cooperation with African nations. One of the key elements of Meloni's strategy is positioning Italy as a gateway for African energy exports to Europe. This involves a $ billion investment aimed at establishing Italy as a hub for distributing African gas and other energy resources to the European market. This move is partly driven by the need to diversify energy sources in light of reduced supplies from Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Meloni has also sought to engage the private sector and international bodies such as the European Union to support these development projects Furthermore, Meloni's administration has prioritized allocating 70% of Italy's climate fund to Africa, emphasizing the importance of supporting sustainable development on the continent. This commitment underscores Italy's broader goal of fostering inclusive economic growth and stability in African countries, which is seen as essential for both regions' long-term prosperity In this video, we explore the intricate dynamics of Italy under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's leadership, examining potential challenges within the EU bloc and discussing the prospects of Italy joining BRICS in the future.
