EU clings to hope it can defuse Trump at Davos – POLITICO MEP Nicola Procaccini, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-hand man in the European Parliament, added: “We have to avoid the escalations." Three diplomats POLITICO spoke with said the tool was still being considered — but as a last-resort option that requires more consideration within capitals. Ambassadors on Monday relayed a growing resolve to hit back that had emerged from their three-hour meeting on Sunday. “The mood is shifting," said a senior EU diplomat. ... #clings #hope #can #defuse #Trump