Italy has led the way for Musk's companies to invest in satellite internet and space. Will it in return be supported by the EU line on social media and issues dear to the right? An award the high-tech magnate presented to Meloni on Monday raises several questions.
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00:00Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has been presented an award by Elon Musk in what
00:05is the latest sign of coziness between the tech tycoon and the Italian far-right leader.
00:11At the awards gala in New York, Meloni renewed her call for patriotism.
00:15I know that we should not be ashamed to use and defend words and concepts like nation
00:24and patriotism, because they mean more than a physical place.
00:32They mean a state of mind to which one belongs in sharing culture, traditions, values.
00:41The Global Citizen Award to Meloni was granted by the think tank Atlantic Council.
00:46Elon Musk, who presented the award, has lately been praising the Italian far-right leader.
00:52The Tesla founder is expected to discuss investment opportunities in Italy's space and artificial
00:58intelligence sectors later this month.