Meloni warns of need for dedicated EU envoy to avoid 'condemning Europe to irrelevance' in peace talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for the appointment of a dedicated EU envoy for Ukraine peace talks to prevent Europe from becoming irrelevant in diplomatic efforts. In her letter to European Council President Antonio Costa, she expressed concern over multiple competing initiatives that could undermine Europe's credibility in addressing the conflict. Meloni emphasized the need for a unified European stance and urged Costa to propose this at an upcoming EU meeting. She warned that disarray in Europe's approach could serve the interests of those wishing for the war to continue, highlighting the urgency of establishing a cohesive mandate by December.