Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is engaged in crucial negotiations in Brussels, eyeing a significant role for her close ally, Raffaele Fitto.

Meloni is pushing for Fitto, the current Minister for European Affairs, to secure a key economic portfolio in the European Commission.

The sought-after positions include Competition, Internal Market, Economic Affairs, or Budget.

Additionally, Meloni aims to align Fitto's potential new role with his current responsibilities, particularly those related to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and cohesion policies.

This strategic move comes amid broader political maneuvering in the European Parliament, with all eyes on the upcoming vote for the European Commission presidency.