Why the United States cannot afford to lose Italy, EU (decode39.com)

• Rubio met with Tajani and other Italian officials.
• Topics included security, Mediterranean, China, and transatlantic ties.
• Tajani stressed mutual dependence between US and Europe.

"Marco Rubio's visit to Rome aimed to mend relations after tensions involving Trump, Meloni, and the Vatican. Security, the Mediterranean, China, and Italy's strategic role were discussed. Foreign Minister Tajani emphasized that Europe needs the US but the US also needs Europe."