Giorgia Meloni praised by press, defends Italy's immigration policy

Le Figaro published a special series titled “Les métamorphoses de Giorgia Meloni”, praising the Italian prime minister’s rise from grassroots activism in Rome’s Garbatella district to leading Italy and gaining international stature. The French daily highlighted her transformation from a post‑fascist background to a pragmatic conservative leader.

Fratelli d’Italia, under Meloni’s leadership, contrasted Italy’s immigration approach with that of Spain’s socialist government, claiming a 52% drop in central Mediterranean arrivals. The party said, “Difendiamo i confini, la sinistra spalanca le porte” and emphasized “Governarla, difendere i confini esterni e contrastare i trafficanti di esseri umani”, stressing border protection and anti‑human‑trafficking measures.