Meloni putting our security in Musk's hands says Conte

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 6 - Former two-time premier and populist 5-Star Movement (M5S) leader Giuseppe Conte on Monday accused Premier Giorgia Meloni of putting Italy's security in Elon Musk's hands amid widespread reports of a 1.5 billion deal to let SpaceX's Starlink satellites handle Italy's telecommunications security.
    "Are the 'patriots' in the Government putting our national security in the hands of Musk for the modest sum of 1.5 billion public funds?" asked Conte, who has previously led governments of opposing stripes.
    "We ask President (Premier) Meloni and the entire Government for immediate transparency in front of Parliament on the persistent press leaks of these hours.
    "These are issues of the utmost importance: protection of our companies, protection of personal data, privacy, personal identity, cybersecurity.
    "And many other issues that directly involve the quality of our democratic processes.
    "Can all this be decided on the basis of personal relationships between our Prime Minister and one of the aspiring masters of the world?" Meloni and Musk are friends. (ANSA).