Tajani: “As to the Balkans in the EU, we must speed up the pace. No further delays” (Piccolo di Trieste)
Relaunch Italy’s role in the Balkans, starting from Trieste, a natural “bridge” to the East. At the same time accelerate the integration of the region into the EU, a process that has suffered too many delays and cannot be further delayed. These are some of the objectives that will be on the table at the […]
Read moreTajani: «Italy will send the Samp-T missile system. We will support Ukraine: now peace is not possible» (Il Corriere della Sera)
The Foreign Minister: «We will supply the missile system together with France» Minister Tajani, Zelensky calls for more weapons now, but at the Ramstein Summit there was reluctance and resistance, especially from Germany. How to proceed? “I say so over and over again: Italy supports every possible path to achieve a just peace in Ukraine, […]
Read moreTajani: “No sign of openness from Moscow. Ongoing dialogue with Paris on the air shield for Ukraine” (Il Corriere della Sera)
ROME – Minister Antonio Tajani, the news arriving from Kiev still do not allow for any optimism. Are we destined to face a long war? “Unfortunately, this is the case, there is no good news coming. Even Putin’s unilateral ceasefire was for internal purposes only. We must continue to work for peace, even though all […]
Read moreTajani: “La Ue sia flessibile” (La Stampa)
Minister Tajani: Putin says he wants to open a negotiation. Do you think he can be trusted? «The facts say he can’t». What are you referring to? «If he were truly and sincerely willing, I don’t think there would have been the bombing on Christmas Eve. Putin’s words are not supported by facts». What signal […]
Read moreTajani: “The West will not be worn down. We’re working for a just peace”. (Corriere della Sera)
“Minister Antonio Tajani, President Zelensky’s trip to Washington was a further signal to Russia, but one that confirms the military operations. “The message that the Biden-Zelenksy meeting has sent to Russia is utterly clear: the West is united and the United States and Europe will not leave Ukraine on its own. The goal is peace, but […]
Read moreTajani: «Federalism cannot harm the capital city. We will rebuild Ukraine» (Il Messaggero)
Hon. Tajani, as Minister for Foreign Affairs, don’t you believe that Italy’s weight in Europe and in the world runs the risk of weakening, rather than strengthening, if the reform of local authorities, which aggravates the imbalances in Italy and impoverishes its capital city, is adopted? “Autonomy must absolutely not widen the gap between North […]
Read moreTajani “Exports as a strategic mission – the key to cutting debt” (Il Sole 24 Ore)
Exports are vital for Italy. They play a decisive role in cutting debt, in making the country even more stable and credible both socially and economically. In this economic phase national consumption is decreasing and therefore companies can only compensate with external demand. This is the reason why exports are a strategic mission for us […]
Read moreTajani “It is not a matter of ships or ports, a new law on migration flows is needed’ (La Stampa)
Antonio Tajani’s last 48 hours are a good summary of the moment Italy is experiencing. On Friday he was in Athens to support the Italian diplomats hit by an attack, probably of an anarchist origin. Then he met with the EPP leadership, including Ursula von der Leyen. Yesterday, the Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister […]
Read moreTajani: “The time has come to work towards a just agreement for Ukraine” (la Repubblica)
ROME – “Italy is very interested and will support any political and diplomatic initiative that could lead to a just peace for Ukraine. The entire Atlantic Alliance, all of the countries that want peace, will be ready to speak with Putin if he shows – truly and in concrete terms – that that is his […]
Read moreAntonio Tajani: «Europe lacks leaders, it must mature» (Libero)
«It is right for the European Union to intervene when a member Country violates the rules of the Alliance or fails to abide by Rule of Law principles. I don’t think that it’s mandatory to be soft-handed, it is necessary to be impartial; there should not be first- and second-class Countries in how they are […]
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