Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been criticized for spending a weekend in New York with her daughter, accused of neglecting state issues.

The trip of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to New York with her daughter, Ginevra, has generated controversy, with political opponents accusing her of neglecting her duties. Meloni defended the decision, stating that she is fulfilling her role as a mother and that it was a birthday gift for her daughter. The criticism was amplified by her absence at the funeral of designer Giorgio Armani. Meloni confirmed the trip and warned against the spread of false information about it.