Giorgia Meloni signals diplomatic thaw with Donald Trump at G7 in Evian

At the Group of Seven summit in Evian, French President Emmanuel Macron shared videos of his welcome to visiting leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, set to the song “Felicità.” The footage showed Meloni embracing Macron and his wife Brigitte.

In a separate, informal exchange, Meloni and former U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in light‑hearted banter, with Trump joking that Meloni had left him “alone” and Meloni replying they remained friends. Their remarks were framed as a sign that relations between Italy and the United States are improving after months of tension. The two also discussed broader Western unity on issues such as Ukraine, Iran, and maritime security in the Gulf of Hormuz, reinforcing a coordinated stance against Russia and other challenges.

The exchanges were part of a broader effort by European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Japanese officials, and the British and EU heads, to project a unified front among allies.