Tajani: «The EU needs to carry more weight» (L’Altravoce Il Quotidiano Nazionale)
Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, has first-hand experience of the Middle East crisis. Minister Tajani brought the three-day Feuromed Conference to a close by emphasising the importance of a united and strong Europe, capable of defending its own interests and promoting economic growth. Minister, we are in a historic phase […]
Read moreItalian Foreign Minister backs ‘restrained and measured’ UAE
The UAE’s refusal to escalate in response to weeks of Iranian missile attacks has been welcomed by the Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who, in an interview with The National, describes the decision as “restrained and measured”. “Diplomacy is always a choice to make in times of war”, Mr Tajani says in written comments. “The possibility and encouragement of […]
Read more«Tajani on war, energy and the referendum» (Il Tempo)
Minister, let’s start with the issue that concerns everyone: the ongoing war. Could you outline the possible scenarios, from the most favourable to the least? Where do we stand? “The best-case scenario, naturally, is for the war to end as soon as possible. Wars, as we know, cause too many civilian casualties and have serious […]
Read moreAntonio Tajani: “The Northern Adriatic: a strategic hub for new routes” (Il Piccolo)
The conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a period of severe international instability. The Foreign Ministry’s priority has been, first and foremost, to assist Italian citizens affected by the crisis, ensuring they could return to Italy safely. Every international crisis, however, requires a broader assessment of its consequences. Alongside the tragedy of war, […]
Read moreInterview with Antonio Tajani – Tajani’s dual challenge: “Let us win the referendum and relaunch the party’s Secretariat” (Libero)
Minister Antonio Tajani, what has changed following Prime Minister Meloni’s statements in Parliament and the Supreme Defence Council? “We have sent a message to the opposition. We will continue to keep them informed, even though they have refused to engage in dialogue. We have shown willingness to involve everyone in foreign policy. This is a […]
Read moreTajani: “The Mattei Plan is a strategic priority. Terrorist acts in Nigeria are unacceptable” (Avvenire)
Standing alongside Africa — a priority continent undergoing profound transformation — is the position of the Italian Government. This was reaffirmed at the start of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Addis Ababa to review two years of the Mattei Plan, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. Minister […]
Read moreTajani: “Italy as Europe’s engine. Overcoming the damage of the Green Deal”
In her letter to European leaders, Ursula von der Leyen opened the door to enhanced cooperation to avoid deadlocks caused by unanimity. Should we envisage a coalition of the willing also on EU reforms? “I believe reforms can be carried out even without amending the Treaties, although I am personally in favour of doing so. […]
Read moreItaly is investing in sports diplomacy. We are building peace with Milano–Cortina Olympics (Il Messaggero)
Milano–Cortina 2026 will be a global event, bringing to Italy 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries, competing in 304 events, with an estimated worldwide audience of three billion people. Today’s opening ceremony in Italy will also be attended by around 50 Heads of State and Government from across the world. Milano–Cortina 2026 will not be […]
Read moreTajani: “No Sardinian company will be left behind” (Unione Sarda)
The Minister, who started his career as a journalist, was an early supporter of Forza Italia, served as a Member of Parliament in Rome and then in Strasbourg, and was European Commissioner twice, is leaving Rome tomorrow to “stand by Sardinia”. In the aftermath of the cyclone, the Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, has chosen […]
Read moreTajani: «European defence needs to be strengthened, but within NATO with the USA» (Corriere della Sera)
ZAGABRIA “On Wednesday, I will participate in the meeting organised in Washington by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on raw materials. Americans, Europeans, Koreans, and Japanese all have a common interest in addressing this commercial and industrial challenge with China, which is our competitor.” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Zagreb for the EPP Leaders’ […]
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