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Italy’s Meloni, Confronted With Sobering Economic Projections, Could Come To Regret Her Braggadocio

Yet, even as outlook dims, the world is taking note of Italy’s principled prime minister.

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Elon Musk presents Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, with an award during the Global Citizen Awards dinner on September 23, 2024, at New York. AP/Michelle Farsi, file
ROSARIO IACONIS
ROSARIO IACONIS

Is Giorgia Meloni’s economic miracle over before it begins? After boasting that Italy had the highest growth rate among the European Union’s Big Three, the prime minister may come to regret her braggadocio. Recent projections are quite sobering.

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ROSARIO IACONIS
ROSARIO IACONIS

Rosario A. Iaconis is an author and educator who embraces Giuseppe Verdi’s dictum: “You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” He serves as Chairman of the Italic Institute of America.

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