Sanae Takaichi Creates Distance at the G20: Greets Meloni While Avoiding Macron and Von der Leyen

The latest G20 meeting once again highlighted tensions among Western powers after Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi—one of the most influential figures within Japan’s conservative wing—warmly greeted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while deliberately ignoring French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The gesture, captured on video and widely circulated, was interpreted as a direct political message: a show of support for Europe’s conservative leadership and a clear lack of interest in interacting with figures associated with liberal globalism, which has drawn criticism from sovereigntist sectors in both Europe and the United States.

Meloni at Center Stage; Macron and Von der Leyen Snubbed

During the meeting in Italy, Meloni maintained a busy schedule, engaging with leaders and heads of state, further establishing herself as a strong voice of the European right. Her presence contrasted sharply with the distant attitude toward Macron and Von der Leyen, who have championed migration and economic policies that have created friction within the European Union.

Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida kept a prominent profile, consistent with Japan’s global image as a steady yet cautious diplomatic actor.

An Ideological Realignment on the Global Stage

For conservative analysts, Takaichi’s gesture was no accident: it represents the natural alignment among governments that defend sovereignty, strong borders, and national identity policies, in opposition to globalist leaders whose model has come under scrutiny in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

This dynamic aligns with former President Donald Trump’s strategic vision, which promotes a new international order based on mutual respect among nations, the defense of Western values, and the containment of supranational organizations seeking to impose uniform political agendas.

A Message to the Pro-Globalist Axis

Macron and Von der Leyen symbolize, for many conservative sectors, the failure of policies that have weakened European security, encouraged uncontrolled migration, and eroded the cultural identity of their countries. Takaichi’s snub is seen as a sign that even within the G20, the progressive consensus is losing strength.

The growing connection between Japan and sovereigntist-leaning governments—such as Meloni’s—suggests a potential realignment that could strengthen an emerging alliance among societies committed to stability, border control, and the preservation of national traditions.

Conclusion: Signs of a New Diplomatic Order

In a world marked by geopolitical tensions and increasingly defined ideological blocs, gestures like Takaichi’s are more than simple diplomatic formalities—they represent a stance. And that stance is clear.

Today, conservative leaders are showing greater affinity with one another, while the influence of globalist figures appears to be weakening.

The G20 scene revealed not just courtesies and snubs; for many, it revealed the political map of the future.