Giorgia Meloni has been publicly lobbying for an Italian to be elevated to a top job at the alliance, but seemingly to no avail.
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00:00In a letter signed by the permanent representative of Italy to NATO, the Italian government expressed
00:06doubts over the recent appointment of Javier Colomina as the special representative for
00:11the southern neighborhood, calling for a renewed approach to NATO's policies in the region.
00:17At the recent NATO summit in Washington, Giorgia Maloney highlighted the strategic importance
00:22of the southern region for the alliance, suggesting the post should be given to an Italian.
00:28Gian Giacomo Calavini from the Brothers of Italy party has been following the case closely.
00:34He says the hope is that when Mark Rutte assumes his position as NATO Secretary General, he
00:39will recognize Italy's role.
00:58Gian Giacomo Calavini from the Brothers of Italy party has been following the case closely.
01:18Both Italy's Defence Minister Corsetto and Deputy Prime Minister Tajani have shown disappointment
01:38at Stoltenberg's decision.
01:40Opposition parties say it proves Italy's credibility on the international stage is decreasing.
02:10Italy's presence in the southern flank is seen as crucial by Maloney's government to
02:29strengthen the country's migration policies and its strategic role on the African continent.