00:00What happens when America steps back from Europe's defense?
00:03Italy's leader just sent a loud wake-up call to the entire continent.
00:07At a major political rally in Rome,
00:09Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Maloney declared that Europe can no longer rely on the U.S. for protection.
00:16Citing Donald Trump's clear signals of disengagement,
00:19she warned that Europe must now defend itself.
00:22For 80 years, we outsourced our security, Melanie said,
00:25but freedom has a price.
00:26She called on the EU to build its own strong defense force,
00:31one that can stand equal to America's power
00:33and no longer be conditioned by foreign interests.
00:36Melanie's words echoed through a packed audience.
00:39With top government allies standing united beside her,
00:42deputy PMs Tajani and Salvini pledged to protect Europe's industries
00:46and even build new infrastructure like the Strait of Messina Bridge.
00:50Meanwhile, the European conservatives pushed for what they're calling the Georgia majority,
00:54a new political force to challenge the current EU leadership.
00:58The rally even welcomed international leaders,
01:01including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas,
01:04highlighting Italy's growing global role.
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