Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni insists that “no issue” exists within her governing coalition regarding military supplies for Ukraine.
This comes despite Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti’s failure to sign the latest decree, according to reports from ANSA.
The absence of Giorgetti’s signature on the military supply package stems from a “temporary physical impediment,” Meloni stated. She noted that the minister will sign the interministerial decree as soon as he returns to Rome.
Giorgetti is currently recovering from back surgery and attending the Ecofin meeting in Brussels. The Prime Minister confirmed she spoke with the minister by phone, where he explained he had been unable to read and sign the classified document due to his extended absence from the capital.
Claudio Borghi of the League party voiced sharp opposition, warning against any potential new decree for 2027 and setting up a clear political roadblock. From within the Brothers of Italy party, Giovanni Donzelli stated he hopes non ci sia bisogno
of another decree and che si arrivi alla pace, ma – sottolinea – non ci siamo mai sottratti dal fare la nostra parte
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Meloni dismissed the internal resistance as mere “different sensitivities,” pointing out that her majority has always found common ground. She maintained that Italy’s stance on supporting Kyiv remains entirely unchanged.
The controversy intensified after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that both he and Giorgetti had already counter-signed the decree. That conflicting communication caught the League off guard and fueled renewed debate on the eve of European E4 talks in Abu Dhabi.
Defense Minister Guido Crosetto briefed the parliamentary committee Copasir on the contents of the thirteenth military aid package. Crosetto emphasized that the decree technically does not exist until fully signed by all required ministers. Regarding the contents of the latest package, which now includes generators to assist civilians during the winter months, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto promised Non ci saranno sorprese
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Borghi reiterated the League’s strict stance during the Copasir briefing, stating that the party holds a clear mandate against extending military commitments into 2027. This mirrors similar political clashes from the previous year over the scope of logistical and defensive aid.
Despite the domestic friction, Meloni defended her administration’s record during a public appearance in Bologna, where she also visited an international exhibition for agricultural and gardening machinery.
“For us it is a pride to have always had a clear position,” she stated, challenging opposition parties on how they would handle the same crisis.
Tajani reaffirmed that Italian support for Ukraine stays fully guaranteed. Meanwhile, Crosetto urged politicians to avoid treating the Ukrainian conflict through the lens of partisan sports teams.
With Giorgetti expected back in the capital between Wednesday and Thursday, the final formal hurdles—including the Copasir presentation and the delayed ministerial signature—remain the last steps before the undisclosed package of supplies is dispatched.
