Italy has come under scrutiny for its attempt to remove a reference to 'safe and legal abortion' from the final declaration of the Group of Seven (G7) summit, sparking a disagreement with French President Emmanuel Macron. The incident occurred during the summit held in southern Italy, where domestic politics threatened to overshadow the bloc's unity.
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni defended her government's stance, accusing Macron of politicizing the issue. She emphasized the importance of not disrupting agreements already in place and criticized using the G7 forum for campaigning purposes.
