Telephone conversation with the leader of the CDU, Friedrich Merz

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the leader of the CDU, Friedrich Merz. 

First of all, President Meloni offered her congratulations for his victory in the German elections, and confirmed the hope to be able to further intensify the already excellent bilateral relations. President Meloni also expressed her readiness to immediately work closely together in order to strengthen Europe’s security, revitalise its competitiveness and address the numerous common challenges, starting with the fight against irregular immigration.