Confirmatory constitutional referendum on 22 and 23 march 2026

VOTING BY MAIL FOR ITALIAN CITIZENS RESIDING ABROAD AND OPTION TO VOTE IN ITALY By decree of the President of the Republic dated 13 January 2026, published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale on 14 January 2026, the dates of 22 and 23 MARCH 2026 have been set for the referendum pursuant to Article 138 of the […]

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Ministers Tajani and Roccella present the new Guide to International Adoptions at the Farnesina

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, will present the new Guide to International Adoptions today at 3:00 p.m. at the Farnesina, together with the Minister for the Family, Birth Rate and Equal Opportunities and President of the Commission for International Adoptions (CAI) of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Eugenia Roccella, and the […]

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Release of Italian national Luigi Gasperin

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, announces that Italian national Luigi Gasperin has been definitively released in Venezuela. During the night, the release order—previously issued but not yet implemented by one of the Venezuelan authorities—was duly enforced. Mr Gasperin is fatigued but in a stable condition. He has indicated his wish to remain in […]

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G7 Statement – Iran

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are gravely concerned by the developments surrounding the ongoing protests in Iran. We strongly oppose the intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people, […]

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Tajani chairs meeting on Iran, Italians urged to leave the country

In response to the crisis in Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, chaired a meeting at the Farnesina with the Italian Ambassador to Tehran, Italian Ambassadors from the region, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the intelligence community. The meeting first focused on an assessment of the situation of […]

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Undersecretary Silli meets with Ecuadorian Minister of Commerce Jaramillo

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Giorgio Silli met today in Rome with Luis Alberto Jaramillo, Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries of Ecuador. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest, starting with the economic sphere, with particular focus on energy, critical […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi on mission to Sarajevo meets Deputy Foreign Minister Brkić and visits the EUFOR Althea contingent

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi was on mission to Sarajevo today, where she met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Josip Brkić. The discussions focused on the strategic priority of the European Union’s enlargement to the Western Balkans, the strengthening of bilateral relations, and Italy’s support for full […]

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Call for Applications for the Position of Italian Member of the Board of Trustees of the Bioversity International–CIAT Alliance

Please note that a call for expressions of interest has been published to appoint an Italian delegate to the Board of Trustees of the Bioversity International–CIAT Alliance. Further information is available at the following link.

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Reminder: Press Accreditation Note – Presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions (Farnesina, 15 January 2026)

Reminder: PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions (Farnesina, 15 January 2026)   On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 3:00 p.m., the presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions, prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Commission for International Adoptions (CAI), will be held in the Aldo […]

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Statements by Minister Antonio Tajani on Crans Montana and on developments in Venezuela

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, addressed the Chamber of Deputies with Statements on Crans‑Montana and on the recent developments in Venezuela. The Minister’s Statements to the Chamber of Deputies are available at the following link: Informativa del Ministro Antonio Tajani su Crans-Montana e sugli sviluppi in Venezuela

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Communications and Statement by Minister Antonio Tajani on Crans‑Montana and developments in Venezuela

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, addressed the Senate with Communications on Crans‑Montana and presented a Statement on the recent developments in Venezuela.

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – Presentation of the Strategic Document on the Arctic (Villa Madama, 16 January 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Presentation of the Strategic Document on the Arctic (Villa Madama, 16 January 2026) On Friday, 16 January 2026, from 11:30 a.m., Villa Madama will host the presentation of the Italian Arctic Policy, a Strategic Document outlining Italy’s objectives for strengthening its engagement in the Arctic region, with particular focus on political dialogue, […]

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