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Press Releases
2 January 2026
Mission of Minister Tajani to Crans-Montana

Friday, 2 January 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, was in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, following the tragic events that occurred on New Year’s Eve.

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Press Releases
1 January 2026
Update on the fire in Crans-Montana

According to information provided by the Valais Cantonal Police, around 40 fatalities and approximately 100 injured persons have been reported following a non-deliberate fire that occurred last night at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The victims cannot currently be identified due to the severity of the burns sustained. A family reception and assistance centre has […]

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Events
30 December 2025
Third Italian Forum on Export Control

The third Italian Forum on Export Control will be held on January 22, 2026, in the International Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This year, the event – organized by the National Authority UAMA in collaboration with ASSONIME – will focus on the export of Dual-Use Materials and will be […]

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Press Releases
19 December 2025
Italian Quantum General Assembly: Rome hosts discussion on the implementation of the National Strategy for Quantum Technologies

On 17 December, the Italian Quantum General Assembly was held in Rome at the Corsie Sistine. This national event focused on the progress and future prospects of the Italian Strategy for Quantum Technologies. The initiative was promoted by the Department for Digital Transformation of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, in collaboration with the […]

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Press Releases
18 December 2025
Meeting of the Task Force on Contested Minors: work under way on 462 open cases

The final meeting of the year of the Task Force on Contested Minors was held today. The Task Force coordinates Government action in the sensitive area of Italian children unlawfully taken abroad, a growing phenomenon that currently involves 462 open cases. The Task Force operates through a pragmatic and confidential approach, aimed at resolving situations […]

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Press Releases
18 December 2025
Focus on the internationalisation of Italian universities, finance and diplomacy on the closing day of the Conference of Ambassadors in Milan

On the final day of the Milan segment of the Conference of Ambassadors, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, chaired—on behalf of Minister Tajani—two events devoted to the internationalisation of the Italian university system and to cooperation between finance and diplomacy in support of investment attraction and growth. At […]

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In detail
16 December 2025
Joint Declaration: “Merit and the enhancement of human capital of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Minister for Public Administration and the representative trade unions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), recognising the central role of personnel in ensuring the quality of administrative action and the importance of merit, acknowledge that: Staff have demonstrated dedication and a strong […]

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Press Releases
13 December 2025
The Foreign Ministry celebrates the first Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy

The first “Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy” took place today, Saturday, December 13, in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican. The day began with the Jubilee Pilgrimage, with the passage through the Holy Door and the Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. The day concluded with a papal audience, during […]

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Events
5 December 2025
Second National Conference of the Italian Cyber Capacity Building ecosystem

Today, Rome hosted the Second National Conference of the Italian Cyber Capacity Building (CCB) ecosystem at LUISS Guido Carli University, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the National Cybersecurity Agency. In a global context characterised by increasing technological competition and rising cyber threats, capacity building is becoming an ever more […]

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Press Releases
4 December 2025
Minister Tajani to present the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reform, effective from 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, presented the reform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Villa Madama. The reform will come into effect on 1 January next year. The reform focuses on simplification and innovation, with renewed attention to services for citizens and businesses, ensuring that Italy’s growth remains at […]

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Press Releases
25 November 2025
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]

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