Italy wakes up with the news of Donald Trump’s victory on all the news, and the political reactions are not long in coming. In the government, Matteo Salvini’s exultation is immediate, that of the allies is more nuanced, while the center-left is divided, and across the board, from the League to the M5S, the debate reopens on the need to end the wars, particularly in Ukraine. Early in the morning the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, congratulated the winner of the US presidential elections “on my behalf and on behalf of the Italian Government”. “Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even more”, writes the prime minister on social media, wishing “good work ” to Trump.
The deputy prime minister and leader of the League does not hide his joy and the primogeniture of support for Trump is registered: “Fight against illegal immigration and tax cuts, defense of Christian roots and return to peace, protection of freedom of thought and no to political trials Even in the USA, common sense, passion, clear ideas, courage and the future win! What a joy, what a victory, a historic day”, he comments, therefore saying he is “very happy to have been one of the very few in Italy who has never hidden a preference for Trump , not for fans, but for logic and Italian national interest. With a more peaceful world we work better”. Precisely on the topic of peace, Salvini also spoke in the Chamber in the afternoon: “I trust that Trump will put an end to two devastating wars. If he succeeds, he says in a few days and I would be satisfied in a few months, to bring back order, serenity and tranquility between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel, Palestine and Iran, will deserve the Nobel Peace Prize,” he says. In particular for Ukraine “I am counting on Trump’s election, victory and inauguration to bring peace and therefore that there is no need for an eleventh, twelfth or thirteenth arms shipment package”.
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The other deputy prime minister, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, underlines that “transatlantic relations are a priority for Italy together with relations with the EU. We will work with the Trump administration, which will arrive at the beginning of January, I believe that it will be possible discuss many issues. The solid relationship between Italy and the USA will be strengthened even further”. The Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, looking at it from an EU perspective, explains that “we will have to demonstrate in the meantime that we want and are willing to guarantee our security first and not wait for the American citizens and government to take care of it at their expense “, underlining the need for a European defense. The sentiment in the opposition is completely different. Starting from the secretary of the Democratic Party, Elly Schlein, who says bluntly that “Trump’s victory is bad news for Europe and for Italy because even in these last few days he has once again declared his hostility towards the EU. But also for what will follow in terms of economic policies: those who celebrate it today for flag reasons will soon stop.” Even for the Democratic leader, greater protagonism from the EU is now necessary: ”We need a strong impetus in a cohesive and united way that puts a policy of common investments capable of generating a true European industrial policy back at the centre”. In any case, he underlines, “we do not and will never recognize ourselves in an idea of a society where the billionaires, who yesterday celebrated locked in a room with Trump, set themselves up as champions of the middle class which has become impoverished when they themselves are the ones who they enriched themselves by exploiting work in a wrong economic model.”
The 5 Star Movement, with the delegation to the European Parliament, also does not spare a jab at Kamala Harris and the Democrats: “Trump’s clear victory will open up a reflection in the European political forces. It is first and foremost a lesson for all the fake liberal, liberal and globalist progressives who have lowered the flag of peace to embrace every warmongering impulse”. The 5 Star Movement pushes the 5 Star Movement precisely on the issue of wars, with the president, Giuseppe Conte, wishing Trump good work and first of all underlining that “the challenges awaiting the United States are many and concern us all: stopping the wars in progress, counteract violations of international humanitarian law with the utmost firmness, open up to a multipolar vision of the new geo-political balances”, but also “aim for fair rules for international trade, avoiding the protectionist spiral of duties and counter-duties”. For the Five Star Movement, however, “Italy can only hope first and foremost for a concrete commitment to put an end to the ongoing wars”. Renzi and Calenda emphasize the necessary greater centrality of the EU. “I hope that this is the wake-up moment for Europe”, writes the leader of IV on social media, while the founder of Action underlines: “Now the West is experiencing its darkest hour. Europe, if it wants to still exist in the Trump era, he must make an immediate qualitative leap.”
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The leader Giuseppe Conte, also expresses concern over Trump’s victory. Conte warns that this event might exacerbate divisions within Europe and ignite populist sentiments. He urges the need for unity among European states to counteract any negative repercussions that may arise from Trump’s policies, particularly those that challenge the foundations of the EU.
Meanwhile, various commentators in Italy reflect on the broader implications of Trump’s re-election, analyzing how it could reshape global geopolitics, particularly in relation to NATO and international economic policies. the political landscape in Italy post-Trump’s victory demonstrates a sharp divide between supporters and critics, highlighting the challenges ahead for both domestic and international relations.
reactions range from jubilant support by right-wing leaders like Salvini to cautious skepticism from the left, marking a significant moment in Italy’s political discourse as the nation navigates its relationship with the United States under a Trump administration.