Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed outrage after it was revealed that images of her and many other women, including public figures, were used without consent and distributed on the now-closed pornographic website Phica.eu.
Meloni described the act as “appalling,” emphasizing that it represents a blatant violation of women’s dignity and privacy.
In a statement to Corriere della Sera, she said: “I am appalled by what has happened. I want to express my support for all the women who have been offended and violated. It is disappointing to see that in 2025 there are still people who consider it acceptable to attack women with sexist and vulgar insults while hiding behind anonymity.”
The Prime Minister called for the immediate identification and punishment of those responsible, reminding that distributing private content without consent constitutes a crime under Italian law and is recognized as “revenge pornography.”
She warned of the severe consequences such publications can have on the personal and social lives of the victims, describing this as a new form of digital violence that is increasingly widespread.
Meloni urged citizens to raise awareness, promote digital education, and react promptly in such cases. She stressed the importance of reporting incidents to authorities, including the Postal Police and the Privacy Guarantor, emphasizing that awareness and action are the best tools against such abuses.
Her stance was supported by her sister, Arianna Meloni, who strongly condemned the act and defended women’s right to dignity and privacy.
