Overview
- Abascal reported the meeting on January 3 at his residence in Madrid, sharing it publicly on his social media accounts.
- He praised Giorgia Meloni as “a great friend” who “is changing Italy and the world,” adding that she is always welcome in Spain.
- He posted images and a video showing the pair in a red classic Mini Cooper and scenes with his family.
- It was their fourth public meeting since Vox left Meloni’s ECR group in July 2024, signaling a sustained personal relationship.
- Vox is now aligned with the Patriots group, which Abascal presides, and he has voiced interest in closer cooperation with Meloni’s allies, though no formal realignment has been announced.