ITALY – SHIFT IN CHINA’s POLICY – MELONI FOLLOWING MARCO POLO’s SILK ROAD

ITALY – SHIFT IN CHINA’s POLICY – MELONI FOLLOWING MARCO POLO’s SILK ROAD

A Shift in Italian Economic Policy - Meloni's Eastern Pivot

The political and economic landscape of the European Union (EU) is undergoing significant changes as Italy, under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reconsiders its relationship with China and its position within the EU. This shift comes at a time when Brussels is heavily targeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and a broader revolution appears to be spreading across EU countries. The EU, often criticized for being steered by powerful financial interests from the City of London and the United States, is facing a growing backlash. In light of this, countries like Italy and Hungary are increasingly looking East, towards potential partnerships with organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and BRICS. This essay explores Meloni's economic policies, the EU's internal challenges, and the potential for new alliances that could reshape the geopolitical landscape.