The Italian government is negotiating a €1.5bn telecommunications security deal with SpaceX, following Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to Donald Trump. The contract, which aims to enhance encryption for government communications, faces opposition from local telecom providers concerned about competition and regulatory compliance. Italy's telecom sector is struggling with debt and revenue issues, while the government seeks to meet EU broadband targets amid delays in recovery fund spending. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)