Metsola Courts Meloni With Praise as Commission Leadership Race Heats Up

EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola has praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's "common-sense solutions" on EU simplification, part of regular meetings in Rome that fuel speculation about Metsola's ambitions to lead the European Commission. The diplomatic overtures suggest Metsola is building support among major EU leaders ahead of potential Commission presidency bid.

Byte's take

Metsola's praising Meloni's "common sense" on EU simplification—a convenient alignment when you're fishing for votes on the continent's top job.