-Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that investments by companies owned by Elon Musk do not pose a threat to Italy, emphasizing that each investment is assessed based on national interest.
-Musk has made headlines in Italy, discussing topics like population growth and criticizing Telecom Italia’s obstruction of his Starlink project, while also interacting with the Italian political scene.
-Meloni described Musk as a “genius” who has been unfairly labeled due to his political views, while Musk praised Meloni for her authenticity and honesty during an award ceremony.
-Meloni and Musk have held discussions about potential investments in space and artificial intelligence sectors, with Italy’s new regulatory framework supporting foreign space companies.
-While Meloni is supportive of Musk, other European leaders, such as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have criticized him for his political affiliations, particularly his support for a far-right party.
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