Italy Turns to Algeria for Gas as Europe Seeks New Suppliers

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Algeria this week to secure more natural gas for her country. The move comes as Europe works to replace Russian energy supplies. After meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Meloni announced a deal. "We have decided to strengthen our very solid cooperation," she said. This includes new projects in ocean and offshore gas. The agreement will increase the flow of gas from Algeria to Italy. Algeria is already one of Italy's largest gas suppliers. The North African country has become a key energy partner for Europe since the war in Ukraine began. Meloni's government is focused on finding stable, long-term energy sources. This visit highlights a major shift in Europe's energy strategy.