Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparked widespread discussion online after she was caught falling asleep during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics taking place in Spain. The event, held at Milan's "San Siro" stadium, was broadcast live on Italy's Rai1 channel, and the moment the Prime Minister dozed off was captured on camera.
Observers noted that Meloni appeared passive with signs of fatigue throughout the ceremony and at one point closed her eyes on the couch. These images quickly spread on social media and were evaluated differently by users — some saw it as disrespect, while others took it with humor.
So far, neither the Prime Minister herself nor the Italian government has made an official statement regarding this incident.
