Rome: Premier Giorgia Meloni has made the front cover of Time magazine, with the influential biweekly devoting the lead article of its latest edition to her.

According to Ansa News Agency, the piece by Massimo Calabresi is based on an interview conducted on July 4 and focuses on “Where Giorgia Meloni Is Leading Europe” and how she has “confounded her critics.” The article highlights Meloni’s shift towards centrist positions on certain campaign promises, including her approach to handling immigration.

On the international front, Meloni has taken a pragmatic stance, aligning with the European Union, NATO, and supporting Ukraine. Her diplomatic efforts have included attempts to isolate China and to mend the strained transatlantic relationships between America and Europe during the onset of President Donald Trump’s second term. Her diplomatic acumen has garnered respect from leaders across the political spectrum, ranging from U.S. President Biden to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Vice President J.D.