Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni harshly criticized the European Union. Meloni described the EU as "a myopic and bureaucratic giant," stating that the institution often sacrifices competitiveness and strategic growth due to ideological and technocratic approaches. Meloni expressed that Europe is ruthless in imposing rules in almost every aspect of daily life but falls short in making its voice heard on the global stage. These statements are considered a significant critique of the EU's approach to global developments.