The Trump trap: Why Meloni’s referendum defeat is a warning for Europe (ecfr.eu)

• Referendum outcome signals public rejection of specific alignment strategies.
• U.S. policy divergence creates acute pressure on domestic governance.
• Strategic autonomy becomes a critical survival issue for European leaders.

"The defeat of Meloni's referendum highlights the growing political volatility for European leaders closely aligned with a U.S. administration pursuing policies contrary to EU strategic interests. This event marks a warning that domestic political stability is increasingly tied to the ability of national governments to navigate the growing friction between traditional transatlantic alliances and regional European sovereignty requirements."