America Settentrionale

Cultural Diplomacy

15 April 2025

Los Angeles, “Visions of Volterra”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles is hosting the exhibition “Visions of Volterra” until 13 May. This exhibition project brings together archaeology, technological innovation, and international collaboration to explore the complex, millennia-old identity of one of Tuscany’s most captivating cities. At the heart of the exhibition is the discovery of the Roman amphitheatre of […]

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In detail

9 April 2025

Tajani: “Dialogue with the USA but also new markets for our companies”

“Our goal is to reach zero tariffs between the USA and the EU,” stated Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister (yesterday in Caserta during the Italy-Netherlands summit). Minister, but having ‘zero tariffs’ between the USA and the EU seems like a difficult result to achieve at the moment… “We must continue […]

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Interviews

9 April 2025

Tajani: “Dialogue with the USA but also new markets for our companies” (Il Mattino)

“Our goal is to reach zero tariffs between the USA and the EU,” stated Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister (yesterday in Caserta during the Italy-Netherlands summit). Minister, but having ‘zero tariffs’ between the USA and the EU seems like a difficult result to achieve at the moment… “We must continue […]

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Interviews

8 April 2025

Tajani: «EU united for zero tariffs» (Nazione-Carlino-Giorno)

Minister Tajani, the alarm about tariffs is growing everywhere: what is the outcome of the meeting of International Trade Ministers in Luxembourg? «First of all, a position of European unity has emerged. Unity on a clear policy line, e.g. to negotiate with the United States and avoid a trade war. We need to keep our […]

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Interviews

4 April 2025

Tajani: «Agire, non reagire: no all’escalation. Un mercato Usa-Ue libero e senza dazi» (il Giornale)

Una notte con poche ore di sonno con gli occhi ancora fissi sull’immagine di Donald Trump che firma l’ondata di dazi che travolge le esportazioni mondiali dirette agli Stati Uniti. Mattinata in apnea a Bruxelles tra il collegamento telematico con il vertice di Palazzo Chigi sull’emergenza dazi guidato dalla premier Meloni e il bilaterale con […]

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Interviews

4 April 2025

Tajani: “Avoid retaliatory escalations – we must negotiate to halve the tariffs” (Corriere della Sera)

Rome – It is certainly not a quiet period for Antonio Tajani, who, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is managing two wars and now the tariff crisis. However, the leader of Forza Italia remains steadfast and keen to reassure: “No panic. The tariffs were a mistake, but Italians should know that the […]

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Interviews

23 March 2025

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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Press Releases

12 March 2025

Minister Tajani’s mission to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be on a mission to Charlevoix, Canada, from 12 to 14 March to take part in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the first under the Canadian Presidency. “The G7 is a crucial platform for allies to discuss major international issues,” […]

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Interviews

10 March 2025

Tajani: “A quantum leap with European defence . USA, a relationship alive with us head-on” (Corriere della Sera)

Rome – “We must not worry, but take care”. Take care of keeping alive the traditional relationship of transatlantic alliance between the USA and Europe because “we are essential to each other”, and above all take care of “making the EU take a qualitative leap forward. Now is the time. We must assert our strength […]

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Interviews

2 March 2025

Interview with Foreign Minister Tajani: “If the West is divided, only autocracies win” (Il Messaggero)

“If the West is divided, autocracies win.” The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stated as much and added: “We share common values, namely freedom, peace, democracy. They are not wiped away by a diplomatic clash.” He explained: “A division between Europe and the United States would mean the decline of the West, which would […]

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Diplomatic Network

28 February 2025

CALL4INNOVIT 2025: Open calls

INNOVIT is an initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the United States and the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco. It has been developed with the support of Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. INNOVIT serves as Italy’s innovation hub […]

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Economic Diplomacy

28 February 2025

CALL4INNOVIT 2025: Open calls

INNOVIT is an initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the United States and the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco. It has been developed with the support of Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. INNOVIT serves as Italy’s innovation hub […]

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