Macron reportedly sought to punish Italy for pursuing right-wing populist policies, including pushing for sanctions behind the scenes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/17/italian-government-source-claims-macron-behind-eu-pressure-punish-italy/ Italian Govt Source Claims Macron Behind EU Pressure to ‘Punish’ Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2018.</ref> | Macron reportedly sought to punish Italy for pursuing right-wing populist policies, including pushing for sanctions behind the scenes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/17/italian-government-source-claims-macron-behind-eu-pressure-punish-italy/ Italian Govt Source Claims Macron Behind EU Pressure to ‘Punish’ Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2018.</ref> |