Prime Minister Meloni Defends EU Golden Power Rule Reforms

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced a push to reform EU golden power rules, which protect national interests in strategic mergers and acquisitions. These reforms ensure that member states maintain the final decision-making power and allow for increased scrutiny of deals affecting national security.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asserted on Thursday that her government is committed to reforming the EU's golden power rules, ensuring that final decisions on strategic deals reside within member states. This move aims to protect national interests in mergers and acquisitions.

The proposed EU framework reform will provide more rigorous oversight of transactions impacting national security or creating strategic dependencies. Meloni conveyed this message to the Italian parliament, reinforcing the significance of Italy's efforts in this regard.

Meloni reiterated that these reforms, thanks to Italy's involvement, will enable member states to maintain the autonomy needed to protect their critical national assets.