Meloni, Musk and Italy

Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk.
Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks
By Angelo Amante ROME (Reuters) -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.
Meloni says Italy’s military has ‘no public alternative’ to Musk’s Starlink
Italian premier defends talks with billionaire’s SpaceX company and rejects accusations he poses ‘a danger to democracy’
Meloni backs Musk's political involvement amid Italy’s Starlink debate
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday defended Elon Musk's increasing political involvement, while also stating that she had
Italy's Meloni says she has not discussed Starlink deal with Musk
ROME (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday she had never discussed with Elon Musk a potential deal to use his Starlink to supply secure communications for the military. Meloni,
Musk SpaceX Talks With Meloni Get Slammed by Italy’s Opposition
Italian opposition leaders roundly criticized Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government for engaging in talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX on a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) deal for encrypted communications systems.
Italy close to sealing €1.5bn satellite deal with Musk’s SpaceX
Italy is reportedly close to sealing a €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that would provide the country’s government with secure telecommunications.
Musk offers secure services as Italy denies Mar-a-Lago SpaceX talks
Elon Musk said on Monday he was ready to provide Italy with secure communication services after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied that the issue had come up during a weekend visit to the United States.
Italy Said to Plan SpaceX Security Services Deal
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SpaceX May Provide Starlink Internet for Italian Government in $1.6B Deal
Italy's Defense Ministry and Intelligence Services approve a five-year contract to get encrypted internet and telephone services through Starlink, but the deal hasn't been finalized just yet.
How Elon Musk's Space X is looking to gain ground in Italy
Billionaire Elon Musk is looking to carve out a role in Italy's telecommunications system by expanding his aerospace business Space X and satellite broadband venture Starlink.
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Italy’s Meloni defends Musk and Trump in rare press conference — 5 takeaways
PM says her relationship with U.S. president-elect is “very solid” and insists his recent incendiary remarks flow from a ...
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Italy Evaluates SpaceX's Starlink for Secure Communications Amid Controversy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denies discussing a deal with Elon Musk to use Starlink for secure military ...
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Elon Musk's Starlink talks with Italy raise concerns
The Italian government is currently in advanced negotiations with Musk's SpaceX company for a €1.6 billion ($1.65 billion) deal to provide encrypted telecommunications services via its Starlink ...