“Europe Is Not Lost”: Giorgia Meloni’s Blunt Message

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivers a forceful message about Western identity, conservative values and the future of Europe at CPAC 2025. Defining the West through Greek philosophy, Roman law and Christian values, Meloni argues that conservatives must defend their civilisation against what she describes as woke ideology and cancel culture. She highlights her government’s record on employment, economic growth and illegal migration, while calling for stronger cooperation with Donald Trump and conservative movements across the Western world. Meloni also argues that security — from borders to energy and national sovereignty — is essential to freedom. As she challenges her audience to choose between surrendering to decline and fighting to reverse it, her speech presents a clear vision of a more assertive, conservative Europe.