Italy to take time on whether to back EU chief for second term

Italy will make a decision on whether to support a second term for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen when it has assessed the distribution of other top EU jobs, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday.

Meloni, whose support could be crucial for von der Leyen, said the parceling out of the top EU jobs should recognise Italy's role and the message sent by EU voters.