Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she quit smoking, telling fellow leaders during an informal conversation at the G7 summit hosted by France in Tuesday’s session. The disclosure comes after remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron, who had previously suggested that the prospect of Meloni stopping smoking was unlikely. According to the reports, Macron’s earlier comment framed the situation as a difficult challenge, while Meloni’s subsequent admission is presented as a reversal of that expectation.
The accounts describe Meloni’s announcement as taking place in a casual setting rather than a formal address, with world leaders reportedly reacting positively once she shared that she had stopped smoking. Both outlets focus on the same core development: Meloni communicates her decision at the G7 gathering and the moment becomes notable among leaders, in part due to Macron’s earlier comments. The reports do not provide additional medical or policy details, but they characterize the announcement as personal and directly tied to the G7 meeting.
