Giorgia Meloni and Friedrich Merz Sign 12 Accords to Boost EU Autonomy

Giorgia Meloni and Friedrich Merz signed twelve strategic agreements in Rome to strengthen the European pillar of NATO and enhance industrial cooperation between Italy and Germany.The summit prioritized European stability with the leaders focusing on critical raw materials, the South H2 Corridor, and the Bromo aerospace project with Airbus and Leonardo.Both leaders emphasized the need for greater strategic autonomy and economic competitiveness within the EU while committing to continued support for Ukraine against Russia.