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Press Releases
9 October 2026
Tajani congratulates Carlo Comporti on his appointment as Chair of ESMA

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, congratulates Carlo Comporti on his formal appointment as Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), which was approved today by the Council of the European Union. Comporti will take up the post on 1 November 2026, for a five-year term. “We wish Carlo Comporti every success […]

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Press Releases
8 October 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has fended off fresh attempts at cyber-attacks on its website and national infrastructure

Since this morning, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been the target of a cyber-attack, which has so far been effectively mitigated by the security systems without causing any disruption to services. The situation is being constantly monitored by the Ministry, in collaboration with the National Strategic Centre and in coordination with […]

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Press Releases
7 October 2026
Anniversary of 7 October. Message from Minister Tajani

“On the third anniversary of 7 October, my thoughts are with the victims of the Hamas terrorist attacks and their families. Honouring their memory and that of all the hostages remains a duty of the international community. We will continue to work towards peace and stability in the Middle East, with a view to a […]

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Press Releases
6 October 2026
Message from Minister Tajani on the occasion of the Conference “Export Goals: Businesses and Regions of Central Italy — Towards the 2026 National Export Conference”

I extend a warm welcome to all the business leaders attending the third and final stop of “Export Goals”. After Turin and Bari, today it is the turn of Rome and Central Italy. Thank you for accepting our invitation in such large numbers. Your response has been extraordinary: there are more than 1,200 of you! […]

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Press Releases
2 October 2026
Tajani meets EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. Focus on the Red Sea, Ukraine, European role and main international challenges

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met at the Farnesina the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. As part of a broader effort to enhance Europe’s capacity to respond to crises, Tajani first and foremost emphasised the importance of consolidating the European Union’s partnership with the Gulf states, actively safeguarding […]

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Press Releases
2 October 2026
Tajani at the ANCE event ‘Cities of the Future 2030-2050’. Support for the construction sector as part of the growth diplomacy strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani took part today, at the MAXXI Museum in Rome, in the final day of the conference ‘Cities of the Future 2030-2050’, organised by ANCE. In his speech, Tajani emphasised the importance of addressing the issue of housing and referred to the Housing Plan, which provides for the use of […]

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Press Releases
1 October 2026
Tajani – Wadephul meeting: focus on Ukraine, the Middle East, Western Balkans. Joint visit to the Farnesina’s cyber centre

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met yesterday at the Farnesina German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul. The meeting confirmed the strength of the relationship between Italy and Germany, which is based on deep bonds of friendship and a strong convergence of views on the main European and international challenges. In the year […]

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Press Releases
30 September 2026
Tajani meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Establishment of a bilateral working group also with a view to a political agreement on critical minerals and permanent consultation at the UN on African issues

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met at the Farnesina the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and la Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner. At the heart of the talks is the relaunch of bilateral relations and the strengthening of political and economic cooperation. The two ministers first remembered […]

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Press Releases
29 September 2026
Minister Tajani in Brussels for ceremonies honouring David Sassoli and Silvio Berlusconi

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was in Brussels to attend two events at the European Parliament honouring the memory of David Sassoli and Silvio Berlusconi. Minister Tajani represented the Italian Government at the ceremony to name a European Parliament building after David Maria Sassoli. During the ceremony, the Minister delivered remarks alongside European Parliament President Roberta […]

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