Madrid: event organised in Spanish Parliament
The Congress of Deputies in Madrid hosted an event on Thursday, 23 March. It was promoted by the Italian Embassy and the Representative Offices of European institutions in Spain to celebrate the successes of 60 years of European integration, while also reflecting on the future of the EU. Inaugurated by the Speaker of the Congress […]
Read moreEdinburgh: “The Treaty of Rome 60 years on: contemporary perspectives”
On 21 March, a round table was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Edinburgh entitled “The Treaty of Rome 60 years on: contemporary perspectives”. The meeting was attended by Dr. Laura Polverari, Senior Research Fellow in the European Policies Research Centre at the University of Strathclyde and Professor James Mitchell, Chair in Public Policy at the […]
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Georgia: 2017-2020 strategic plan for rural development presented The strategic plan for Georgian rural development in the 4-year period 2017-2020, adopted by the Government in December 2016, was presented in Tblisi today. The presentation was made by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, who expressed his confidence in the effects the project will have on the economic […]
Read moreMajor challenges for global macroeconomic stability -The role of the G7
The conference titled “Major challenges for global macroeconomic stability -The role of the G7” was organised at the Farnesina by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and the Bank of Italy. The programme of the event envisaged two sessions: the first dedicated to macro-economic […]
Read moreTbilisi EU60. Past, Present and Future of the European Union
The event was promoted by the Italian Embassy in Tbilisi together with the State Ministry of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, the EU Delegation in Tbilisi, the Institute for European Studies of Tbilisi State University, and the NATO and EU Information Center. The Georgian Minister, the Italian Ambassador, the EU Ambassador, and the Dean […]
Read more“Vincent van Gogh – “The infinite descent”
The compelling and touching biography by Giordano Bruno Guerri inspired this intentionally short work (about 80 minutes on stage) in a contemporary style, also in close contact with the audience. It is a passionate and fast-paced journey, full of memories and evocative recollections that often come from the very voices of the protagonists (through original […]
Read more“Ever closer Union”: the exhibition hosted at the OECD in Paris
The Italian Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Paris, Alessandro Busacca, opened the exhibition “Ever closer Union” set up at the OECD, where it will be hosted until March 29. During the opening ceremony, the inaugural address was delivered by OECD Deputy Secretary General, Douglas Frantz, on behalf of Secretary General Gurria. He was […]
Read moreMinister Alfano’s address to the staff of the Italian Embassy in Moscow
“I wish to thank you all for the passion and the commitment you put into your work. Farnesina knows it can count on its network abroad and on your responsiveness in visualising and interpreting local issues. The Moscow staff is a pattern of excellence at this. I wish you to persevere with your interest in learning […]
Read moreConference in Izmir for the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome
On 23rd March, a conference on the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome was held at Yasar University in Izmir. It opened with an introduction by Consul Iannuzzi and continued with a paper by Prof Ivan Ingravallo (“Aldo Moro” University of Bari) entitled “What future for European integration?”. The meeting, which was intended to involve […]
Read moreRound Table in Sofia discusses “The Treaties of Rome: the EU is 60 years old. Is it too young or too old?”
”The Treaties of Rome: the EU is 60 years old. Is it too young or too old?” was the provocative title chosen for the round table organised by the Italian Embassy in Sofia to mark the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. The event took place on 10 March 2017 at the St. Kliment Ohridski […]
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