Politics and Government
Politics and Government
Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics on Thursday and said she had never discussed with him a potential deal to supply secure communications to Italy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on January 9, 2025, that she has not discussed a deal with Elon Musk regarding the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in Italy. This clarification came after Musk announced that Starlink would be available in Italy, leading to speculation about potential agreements. Meloni emphasized that no formal talks or agreements have taken place between her government and Musk or SpaceX concerning Starlink's operations in Italy. However, she expressed interest in exploring how Starlink could benefit Italy, particularly in enhancing connectivity in remote and underserved areas.
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Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/world/italys-meloni-says-she-has-not-discussed-starlink-deal-with-musk-2025-01-09/ ]