Italian Prime Minister Slams European Elites for Embracing Wokeness

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a fiery address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, condemning Europe’s drift into “wokeness, bureaucracy, and mercantilism.” Speaking via video, Meloni defended Vice President JD Vance, who recently faced backlash from European elites for his bold remarks on censorship and cultural identity at the Munich Security Conference.

Meloni's speech was a clear rebuke of the establishment forces in Europe that she argues have eroded the continent’s identity. “We must say to [the elites] that we will never be ashamed of who we are … we affirm our identity and work to strengthen it,” Meloni declared, underscoring the need for a deep-rooted cultural foundation to achieve greatness.

• Standing with Vance: Meloni doubled down on Vance’s criticism of the “mainstream propaganda machine” that promotes mass migration and undermines national identity. She praised the vice president’s call for clarity on “what we are defending” before diving into discussions about defense and security.

• Warning Against American Leftism: The Italian leader blasted the influence of “American liberal leftism” in Europe, accusing the continent’s ruling classes of importing the “most reckless theories” from across the Atlantic. She pointed to the erosion of cultural values as evidence of this dangerous trend.

• Defending Freedom and Democracy: Meloni stressed that Europe’s freedom could not be safeguarded without strong cultural and democratic principles. “You cannot defend your freedom if you lack the means or the courage to do so,” she argued.

Meloni’s message was a powerful reminder of the growing conservative pushback against globalist and woke agendas in Europe. She highlighted the need for greater cooperation among like-minded leaders, pointing to recent successes by conservative governments across the continent. “There is a growing awareness in Europe that security is now the top priority,” she noted, advocating for policies that protect both Europe’s borders and its cultural heritage.

In a time when Europe's leadership often seems more focused on appeasing bureaucrats in Brussels than serving their own people, Meloni’s unapologetic stance was a breath of fresh air. Her support for Vance reinforces the strong alliance between American and European conservatives, united by shared values of identity, democracy, and freedom of speech.

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