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Meloni’s man in Brussels dodges political questions in hearing

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Meloni’s man in Brussels dodges political questions in hearing

Meloni’s man in Brussels dodges political questions in hearing

Raffaele Fitto has been nominated by Giorgia Meloni to be Italy's pick for the new Commission.

Fitto demonstrated political versatility as he dodged questioning on domestic Italian issues and pledged to serve the EU.


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