French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will look to patch up difficult relations during a bilateral meeting in Rome on Tuesday, as Europe grapples with the seismic geopolitical shifts caused by the Trump administration.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have pledged to enhance European strength by addressing economic competition, defense, and security amid previous tensions. Their meeting in Rome aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss shared concerns,

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Wednesday that the bilateral meeting she had in Rome on Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron was "very useful to strengthen dialogue and coordination between Italy and France in the face of growing common challenges.