Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has accused businessman and investor George Soros of  interfering in the political affairs of other countries. During a press conference in Rome, Meloni said, “Musk is not a threat to democracy. George Soros is a threat.”

Soros is interfering in the politics of other countries: Meloni

PM Meloney further accused George Soros of using his money to interfere in the politics of other countries. Meloney further said that rich and powerful people with "left-wing ideologies" try to interfere in the politics of other democratic countries.

In fact, when Italian journalists asked PM Meloni whether Elon Musk is interfering in European politics, he said that Elon Musk is only exercising his freedom of expression.  

Who is George Soros?

Businessman and investor George Soros has often become a matter of controversy in India. The BJP alleges that the Congress party takes the help of international forces like George Soros to destabilize India.

George Soros, born on August 12, 1930 in Budapest, Hungary, is accused of destabilizing the economies of many countries.

He has also been vocal on issues of authoritarian rule, income inequality and climate change. His opponents say he uses his wealth to shape political narratives and undermine sovereign governments under the guise of philanthropy.

Have criticized Modi government

In 2020, during a speech at the World Economic Forum, he criticized the Modi government. He accused the government of promoting authoritarianism. Apart from this, Soros has criticized CAA, the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

He has been accused that his company Open Society Foundation (OSF) funds NGOs and activists who oppose government policies in India. At the same time, he also supports those who support separatism and Khalistan.  

support the separatists

Through the Open Society Foundations, George Soros has donated more than $32 billion to initiatives that promote democracy, freedom of expression, and human rights around the world.