Italian PM Giorgia Meloni jokes she’d ‘kill someone’ if she was forced to quit smoking: ‘Impossible’

October 22, 2025 by nypost.com

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni jokes she’d ‘kill someone’ if she was forced to quit smoking: ‘Impossible’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joked about potentially "killing someone" if she had to quit smoking during the Gaza peace summit in Egypt. She bantered with world leaders like Turkish President Erdogan, who urged her to quit. Meloni revealed she restarted smoking after 13 years. Despite President Trump's compliments on her appearance, Meloni has gained respect for her political success. As Italy's first female prime minister, she plays a crucial role in mediating between the EU and the US, notably during Ukraine war negotiations.

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20.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 10.6 million current smokers in Italy 23.80% of men are current smokers but only 16.90% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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