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23 March 2025
Tajani: “Foreign policy? It is made by the Prime Minister and me” (Corriere della Sera)

Forza Italia has been, is and will “always be pro-European”. If there were contrary temptations in the government, “we would not be part of it. Because we are loyal, but we will never yield on our principles”. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani does not raise his voice because it is not his habit, but he is very […]

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17 March 2025
Tajani:” Defence, a duty to strengthen it. Italy always at Ukraine’s side.” (La Stampa)

“ Italy is always determined to help Ukraine”, but on the 40 billion Kyiv fund “there are still many questions; we will already need to invest a lot of money to comply with NATO parameters and for President von der Leyen’s plan, and an overall assessment must therefore be made”. Because, as underlined by Minister […]

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10 March 2025
Tajani: “A quantum leap with European defence . USA, a relationship alive with us head-on” (Corriere della Sera)

Rome – “We must not worry, but take care”. Take care of keeping alive the traditional relationship of transatlantic alliance between the USA and Europe because “we are essential to each other”, and above all take care of “making the EU take a qualitative leap forward. Now is the time. We must assert our strength […]

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2 March 2025
Interview with Foreign Minister Tajani: “If the West is divided, only autocracies win” (Il Messaggero)

“If the West is divided, autocracies win.” The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stated as much and added: “We share common values, namely freedom, peace, democracy. They are not wiped away by a diplomatic clash.” He explained: “A division between Europe and the United States would mean the decline of the West, which would […]

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25 February 2025
Tajani: «The CDU-CSU victory in Germany curbs extremism. Now common EU defence”(Corriere della Sera)

Rome – The result of the German federal elections “should be evaluated positively” for at least three reasons: domestic policy, bilateral and international relations. This was said by Antonio Tajani, leader of Forza Italia and Foreign Minister, who traditionally maintains excellent relations with the German EPP and reiterates his outright rejection to any hypothesis of […]

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24 February 2025
Italy and the United Arab Emirates, a strategic partnership (Il Messaggero)

Dear editor, Strong partnerships are built on shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for the future. The relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Italy embodies these principles, bringing together two nations that firmly believe in a commitment to peace, prosperity and growth. Values embodied by the House of the Abrahamic Family in […]

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17 February 2025
Tajani: “There is no peace without the Europeans. Let us use the leverage of sanctions.” (La Stampa)

The situation regarding peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine “is still very fluid”. “Europe must not panic, chasing this or that statement, but must remain united and take action with coolness and determination”. This is the view of Minister Tajani, according to whom “Europe has the right to sit at the negotiating table” and shall […]

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14 February 2025
Tajani: “Moscow-Kyiv peace. Italy as a bridgehead for reconstruction” (Il Mattino)

Minister of Foreign Affairs  and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, today marks the opening of the Munich Conference in an international context that has drastically changed, dominated by uncertainty and new geopolitical balances, starting with the possible scenario of a ceasefire in Ukraine. What are your expectations? “Anything that lays the groundwork for a path […]

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10 February 2025
Tajani: “Europe is central, Kyiv must not be humiliated. Overreach by Lo Voi” (Il Messaggero)

Minister Tajani, the clash with the International Criminal Court continues unabated. As a moderate and a Europeanist, don’t you think this situation risks pushing us to the margins of Europe? “Criticising the Court does not mean being against the Court. Just as criticising the EU or the UN does not mean opposing them. It is […]

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8 February 2025
Interview with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani: “370 offices around the world at the disposal of Made in Italy products” (Milano Finanza)

After the announcement in Milano Unica  that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is working on the creation of a Directorate General only dedicated to growth and exports, in an exclusive interview with MFF, Minister Antonio Tajani told about the plans dedicated to the Italian Fashion Days in the World, resulting from the […]

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