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No significant domestic political events were reported for Southern European nations this month.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly opposed a potential U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran, stating Spain would not be complicit and calling the prospect an extraordinary mistake. Donald Trump responded by criticizing Spain and threatening to halt trade. Sánchez's stance drew expressions of solidarity from other European figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron. Separately, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her ministers stated Italy is not at war with Iran and does not want to enter a conflict, emphasizing a return to diplomacy. Meloni has engaged with other leaders regarding the situation.
European Union solidarity with Cyprus was affirmed following a drone attack on a UK base there. EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU stands firmly with Cyprus and planned to speak with Middle Eastern leaders. Meloni also expressed support for Cyprus during discussions on the Iran conflict. In response to criticisms from Trump directed at Spain and the United Kingdom, Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the European nations.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging supporters to vote in an upcoming referendum on judicial reform, arguing a 'No' vote would free dangerous criminals. She clarified the reform is for citizens, not to remove magistrates. Opposition leader Elly Schlein criticized her rhetoric as treating Italians as foolish.
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Mar 7
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says no to war in Iran, drawing criticism from Donald TrumpSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly opposed a potential U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran, stating 'Spain says no to war' and that the country will not be complicit. He called the war an 'extraordinary mistake' and compared the situation to 'playing Russian roulette' with millions of lives. Donald Trump responded by criticizing Spain, calling it a 'loser' and a 'terrible' country, and threatened to halt trade. He said the United States would not be a 'team player' with Spain. Sánchez's stance has drawn support from some European figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who expressed solidarity.
Mar 13 — Mar 23
Italian leader criticizes US and Israel over Iran attackItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the US and Israel's attack on Iran was outside international law. She also distanced herself from President Donald Trump's approach to the conflict, while Trump praised her willingness to help.
Mar 23
Mar 23