Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Pursues $1.5 Billion Deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in advanced negotiations to collaborate with Elon Musk’s Starlink for government communications, including military and emergency services. The deal, worth €1.5 billion, is controversial due to Musk’s polarizing role in European politics and parallels with the EU’s plans for its own satellite network. Meloni denies discussing the deal with former U.S. President Donald Trump, but her strong ties with Musk have drawn criticism from Italy’s opposition and may complicate Italy’s relationship with upcoming EU satellite initiatives.