Tajani: «The State under attack. No negotiations with violent fringe groups» (Nazione – Carlino – Giorno)
In the first hundred days of government in which foreign policy has been the absolute protagonist, alarm has broken out over attacks on diplomatic premises. Minister Tajani, first Athens then Barcelona and Berlin: embassies and consulates in the crosshairs. Have you strengthened checks and surveillance around the world? «I have given instructions to strengthen security […]
Read moreTajani “Russia wants new Middle Ages. We will soon deliver aid and weapons” (La Stampa)
«Arms shipment will arrive as soon as possible. Ukraine also urgently needs aid for civilians. We are focusing on humanitarian support. Russia wants to bring Ukraine back to the Middle Ages. As to the Samp-T missiles issue, it takes time; there are technical issues to be solved, but we will reach a solution». The Deputy […]
Read moreTajani: «The Piombino regasification plant in operation next spring. A network shall connect Italy» (Il Messaggero)
Security, energy, immigrants. In the background, the Italian military and economic support for the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine. The Mediterranean tour of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani moved along these lines. Turkey, Tunisia. Finally Egypt, from which yesterday an opening came on the Regeni and Zaki cases, as well as the […]
Read moreTajani: The Balkans Conference in Trieste: Italy as a protagonist (Il Sole 24 Ore)
THE ECONOMY AS A TRUMP CARD FOR PEACE IN THE BALKANS The National Conference “Italy and the Western Balkans: Growth and Integration” to be held in Trieste on Tuesday, 24 January, is an initiative that I strongly supported to mark Italy’s new political activism in the region, launching a national strategy to strengthen the […]
Read moreTajani: “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 […]
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