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2026-11-05 21:04:28
[Melloni Calls for Unified EU Negotiating Representative Authorization, Says Fragmented Voices Weaken Credibility] ⑴ Italian Prime Minister Meloni has called on the EU to discuss who should represent the EU in negotiations concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and what kind of authorization each representative should receive, arguing that the current mechanism could damage the EU's credibility. ⑵ According to a copy of a letter shared by Meloni's office, in a letter to European Council President Costa, she expressed her hope that the leaders of the 27 EU member states would discuss this issue at their informal summit in Dublin next week. ⑶ Meloni believes that the current practice of having multiple different negotiators and mechanisms representing the EU's position is undermining its credibility. ⑷ Meloni wrote in the letter that she believes all parties realize that if Europe appears uncoordinated, it is essentially helping those who want the war to continue, which is unacceptable given the threats to human lives and Europe's future security. ⑸ Meloni stated that she is not asking for Italy to have a formal negotiating seat, but rather hopes that the EU can make a decision at its leaders' meeting in December; otherwise, she fears that Europe may gradually lose influence throughout the negotiation process.
