About this episode
Giorgia Meloni has world leaders falling at her feet and the Trump administration in her thrall. But how did she reinvent herself from leader of a minor neo-fascist party to the new political queen of Europe? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Tom Kington, The Times correspondent in Rome. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Edith Rousselot. Further reading: Stop flirting with Giorgia Meloni! She’s a serious leader Clips: AFP, Atlantic Council, AP News, EU Debates, PBS NewsHour, The Express Tribune. Photo: Getty Images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.