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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Undersecretary Tripodi in Mongolia for bilateral political consultations.

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, is on a mission in Mongolia, where she co-chaired the 4th Political Consultations Mechanism alongside the Mongolian State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav. The agenda covered bilateral relations, cooperation in defence and security, global crises, the fight against corruption and poverty, relations with the […]

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Nuovo piano d’azione per l’accelerazione dell’export sui mercati extra-ue

Oggi a Villa Madama alle 12.00, il Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Antonio Tajani presenterà un Piano d’azione per l’accelerazione dell’export sui mercati extra-UE ad alto potenziale alle associazioni del mondo produttivo italiano. Per ricevere informazioni sulle azioni previste nell’ambito del Piano, sulle prossime iniziative di diplomazia della crescita e su ogni […]

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Opera, Amore – Metaopera in one act

Born from a collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Theatre, and the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, the performance “Opera, Amore – Metaopera in One Act” is a journey through the history of Italian melodrama and a tribute to the history of Italian opera. The first event of the “Maggio Metropolitano” 2025, the […]

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Tariffs and duties: Minister Tajani’s meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič

During his mission to Brussels for the European Council, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held a meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, following their previous discussion on 6 March. The meeting allowed for an update on the European strategy regarding tariffs and duties, especially in light of recent measures taken by the […]

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Another group of sick Palestinian children arrives in Italy from Gaza

In recent days, additional groups of sick Palestinian children have been transferred from Gaza to Italy, evacuated from healthcare facilities in Gaza that could no longer provide them with adequate care. The operations were completed on 19 and 20 March. The first transfer, organised in coordination with Israeli authorities as part of collaboration with the […]

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Montenegro: infrastructure and investments for rapid EU integration

To enhance both domestic and international connectivity, the Government of Montenegro has planned several major infrastructure projects in the coming years, with the support of the European Union (EU). The most imminent project is the second section of the motorway that, once completed, will connect the towns of Bar and Boljare. This stretch covers 21 […]

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REMINDER Press Accreditation Note – Presentation of the Action Plan for Exports to High Potential Non-EU Markets (Villa Madama, 21 March 2025)

REMINDER PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Presentation of the Action Plan for Italian Exports to High Potential Non-EU Markets   On Friday 21 March 2025, at 12:00 noon at Villa Madama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will present to the associations of the Italian productive world an Action Plan for stepping up exports in high potential […]

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Edinburgh: Open Day at the Italian Cultural Institute

The Open Day of the Italian Cultural Institute of Edinburgh takes place today, 20 March 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m., introducing its new premises at Italy House (20-22 East London Street). Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the Institute’s initiatives, events, and Italian language courses, as well as explore the photography exhibition […]

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Four injured individuals from North Macedonia arrive in Italy following the 15-16 March fire

Four patients injured in the devastating fire that broke out during the night of 15-16 March in a nightclub in the Macedonian town of Kocani have arrived in Italy from Skopje. The incident resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, including several minors. In response to this emergency, the Republic of North Macedonia requested the activation […]

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Minister Tajani’s mission to Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be on a mission in Brussels today, 19 March, and tomorrow, 20 March, to take part in the event “Vinitaly Preview: The Excellence of Made in Italy in Brussels” and attend institutional meetings on the occasion of the European Council meeting. This evening, the […]

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Riga, the Year of Italy in Latvia

Two major Italian exhibitions are arriving in Riga in 2025: this was announced by Latvia’s Minister of Culture, Agnese Lāce, and Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis, alongside Italian Ambassador Alessandro Monti, at a press conference held at the Latvian National Museum of Art on 6 March.   From 22 May to 24 August, the Riga Bourse Art […]

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