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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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7 February 2025
Tajani: “Legitimate to challenge political decisions, perhaps an investigation is called for” (La Stampa)

The controversy surrounding the alleged investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the Italian government has reached Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Israel, where he is on a mission for Food for Gaza. The news is soon denied, no proceedings have been brought for now, though a complaint has been filed. “They […]

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7 February 2025
Tajani: “A Palestinian State in Gaza’s future. Trump’s idea is wrong” (Il Messaggero)

“It takes a lot of patience…” Antonio Tajani lets out a deep sigh as he takes his first ten-minute break of a day packed with meetings, nibbling on a small focaccia and hummus with vegetables at the residence of the Italian ambassador in Tel Aviv. He would rather talk about the bilateral meeting he just […]

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4 February 2025
Tajani: «If America goes ahead, we will not be caught unprepared. We have a strategy» (Corriere della Sera)

Rome – Italy is committed to acting as a «bridge» between the USA and Europe to avoid the «tariff war» threatened by President Trump that «would harm both Americans and us». But if the US President were to go ahead, we «will not be caught unprepared: we are already working to find solutions that will […]

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30 January 2025
“Italian Fashion Days in the World remind us that fashion is also culture” (Vogue)

The Italian Fashion Days in the World were presented at Villa Madama, the representative headquarters of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. An opportunity to strengthen synergies while also promoting Italian culture abroad. Fashion is an industry, but it is also culture. This was the key takeaway from the presentation evening of […]

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