The package of measures on citizenship envisages updates, but no substantial changes for issuing passports and identity cards
We have received a few requests for clarification on the following topic: in its meeting on Friday in which it adopted the “package of measures on citizenship’, the Council of Ministers also adopted some measures to modernise the provision of services such as legalisation, registry and records, passports and identity cards valid for expatriation. The […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a meeting today with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. During the meeting, they reviewed the main UN peacekeeping operations in various crisis theatres and the prospects for adapting UN operations to the complex present and future challenges, […]
Read moreCouncil of Ministers approves amendments to the “ius sanguinis” citizenship law
The Council of Ministers today adopted the “citizenship package”, a set of legislative measures proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to reform the citizenship regulations. The aim of the measures adopted today is to enhance the actual link between Italy and its citizens abroad. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani clarified […]
Read moreMeeting between Minister Tajani and Cypriot Foreign Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a cordial meeting today at the Farnesina with the Cypriot Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen the excellent bilateral relations and how to jointly address the main challenges in the Mediterranean. Starting with the situation […]
Read moreItaly as guest of honour at the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is opening the event at the Farnesina today to announce Italy’s participation as the Guest of Honour at the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair. “Last year, Italy and Mexico celebrated 150 years of diplomatic relations. Our participation in the Guadalajara Book Fair is therefore a confirmation of […]
Read moreHearing of Ministers Antonio Tajani and Guido Crosetto on International Missions
The Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate held a hearing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, on International Missions.
Read moreThe Italian Foreign Ministry welcomes the decision not to nationalise Ariston
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Russian Federation’s decision to return the management of the Ariston production plant, located in the Leningrad region, to the company. This outcome is also the result of extensive efforts carried out by the Italian Foreign Ministry, the Italian Embassy in Moscow, and the broader Sistema Italia network. […]
Read moreMeeting between Minister Tajani and European Commissioner Hansen
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met today at the Farnesina with the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen. During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the priority of ensuring the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the EU’s agricultural and agri-food sector. Tajani emphasised the need […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s mission to Trieste
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in Trieste today, where he will visit the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI). Italy is a founding member of the CEI, financially supports the Executive Secretariat, and, through the Italian fund at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, has funded […]
Read moreMinister Antonio Tajani’s participation in the event “Agricoltura È”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, participates in “Agricoltura È”, an event organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry. The event, which takes place on the occasion of the anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, aims to tell the story of the Italian System and the centrality and […]
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