Competing in uncertainty, key dossiers for industrial Italy

The new forecast report “Energy, Green Deal and Tariffs: Obstacles to the Italian and European Economy”, published by the Confindustria Research Center (CSC), describes an international context full of unknowns but also rich in useful ideas for orienting business strategies. The report focuses on three key themes: geopolitical fragmentation, the green transition and the increase […]

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Growing in the global scenario with innovation and exports

Companies are faced with a complex global context, yet rich in potential. This is the consideration underlying the study “Let’s GROW!” carried out by SACE, in which new growth scenarios for Italian companies are outlined. In fact, SACE estimates a growth opportunity of EUR 100 billion for 2025, accessible through two fundamental strategic levers, i.e. […]

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Agreement between the Foreign Ministry and the University of Rome “Foro Italico”. Scholarships granted to students from sub-Saharan Africa

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, today signs an agreement at the Farnesina between the Foreign Ministry and the University of Rome “Foro Italico” to launch the program “L’Italia corre verso il futuro” (Italy runs towards the future), aimed at providing scholarships in the sports sector to young people from 10 countries […]

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Tajani met with US Secretary of State Rubio at Villa Madama. Discussion on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, bilateral political and economic relations

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, met today at Villa Madama with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was in Rome to participate in the ceremony for the beginning of the Pontificate of the Holy Father, Leo XIV. The meeting provided the opportunity for an […]

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America’s Cup in Naples. A great recognition for the capital of the Mediterranean

Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation   For the first time in its history, the America’s Cup, the most prestigious trophy in international sailing, will be staged in Naples in 2027. This choice is a great recognition for this capital of the Mediterranean and for the strategic role […]

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Tajani: “Government working for Sicily. Putin is wrong, he must open to negotiations” (Il Quotidiano di Sicilia)

CATANIA – From the war in Ukraine to the situation in Gaza, via trade tensions between Europe and the United States and the future of the Mediterranean area. Many topics were covered in this exclusive interview with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, currently in Sicily – specifically in Noto, in […]

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Mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea

From 7 to 13 May, a mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system took place in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, with the objective of strengthening Italy’s engagement in West Africa and consolidating partnerships with countries in the region, in line with the Mattei Plan. This mission follows a previous one carried out in the […]

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Press Accreditation Note Meeting between Minister Antonio Tajani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Villa Madama – 17 maggio 2025)

Press Accreditation Note Meeting between Minister Antonio Tajani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Villa Madama – 17 maggio 2025   On Saturday, 17 May 2025, at 7:00 p.m., the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will meet with the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, […]

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The Alberto Trentini case

In relation to the case of Alberto Trentini, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I express relief at Alberto Trentini’s first phone call to his family after 181 days of detention in Venezuelan prisons. This step forward is the result of lengthy diplomatic […]

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New York, “Italy and The New Yorker through a century”

To mark the centenary of the iconic magazine The New Yorker, the Consulate General of Italy in New York inaugurated, on 12 May and in the presence of Editor David Remnick, an exhibition showcasing some of the most emblematic “Italian” covers from the past hundred years. The exhibition – “Italy and The New Yorker through […]

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Overall trend of Italy’s foreign trade with the rest of the world – January/March 2025

According to data published by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade: in the first three months of 2025, Italy exported goods worth €160.1 billion, marking an increase in value (+3.2%) and a decrease in volume (-1.6%) compared to the first quarter of 2024. The growth in export value was slightly stronger towards non-EU markets (+3.3%) than […]

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Minister Tajani opens the second edition of the “Sport and Innovation – Made in Italy” project

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, together with the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, inaugurated the second edition of the “Sport and Innovation – Made in Italy” project. This sports diplomacy initiative promotes Italian excellence around the world through a strategic partnership between Sport e […]

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