Full Rome Press Conference: Meloni-Merz on EU Defense, Trade & Sovereignty | DRM News | AC1F

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a joint press conference in Rome after Italian‑German government consultations. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on industrial competitiveness, defense, security, trade, Arctic strategy, migration, and European integration, emphasizing shared values, strategic partnership, and joint efforts to boost economic growth and stability across Europe.