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Speeches

13 January 2026

Minister Tajani: “Long and discreet work. The ‘Italian system’ works” (Quotidiano Nazionale)

The news of the release of Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò arrived at dawn, but Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani had been pursuing it for some time. He highlights “long and discreet work” and describes the decision by interim President Delcy Rodríguez as “a strong signal that Italy greatly appreciates”. The release also raises further questions: […]

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Interviews

13 January 2026

Tajani: “Caracas warned me before the release. Then I spoke with them” (Corriere della Sera)

ROME – Italian aid worker Alberto Trentini had been detained in Venezuela for 423 days. The exact charges remain unclear. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani stated: “We are not concerned now with what the charges might have been; what matters is that he, like other Italian citizens, is free, and that the other 42 […]

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Press Releases

12 January 2026

Minister Tajani’s Press Point on Venezuela

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a press point at the Foreign Ministry on the situation in Venezuela and the release of Italian prisoners.  

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Interviews

10 January 2026

Tajani: “With Mercosur, Italy will earn €14 billion in additional exports” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Minister Tajani, after 25 years of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur agreement has been ratified. Mercosur is the largest free trade area in the world, encompassing 800 million people, including four countries traditionally linked to Italy. It is the largest agreement ever negotiated by the European Union, a fact we can certainly define as historic for the […]

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Press Releases

7 January 2026

Mercosur: Tajani welcomes EU measures to protect Italian farmers; a strategic agreement for Italy and Europe

The European Commission has announced measures to support European agriculture, including additional funding for the sector, alignment of sanitary, phytosanitary and animal welfare standards for imported products, strengthened controls on these standards and specific safeguards complementing the EU-Mercosur agreement with a robust system of protections for our farmers. These safeguards, which will apply to all […]

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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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In detail

31 December 2025

Tajani: “From the bottom of the class to among the top performers” (Il Messaggero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, yesterday Parliament approved the Budget. How do you assess it? “I am satisfied with the Budget, which was drafted in full compliance with the economic and financial constraints that are clear to all. Above all, Italy is no longer subject to the EU infringement procedure, which has helped to restore the country’s […]

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Interviews

31 December 2025

Tajani: “From the bottom of the class to among the top performers” (Il Messaggero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, yesterday Parliament approved the Budget. How do you assess it? “I am satisfied with the Budget, which was drafted in full compliance with the economic and financial constraints that are clear to all. Above all, Italy is no longer subject to the EU infringement procedure, which has helped to restore the country’s […]

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In detail

29 December 2025

Tajani: “We support the US effort. Aid to Ukraine continues.” (Corriere della Sera)

A very busy end to the year, as intense as Antonio Tajani’s activity as Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and leader of Forza Italia. He is busy on three fronts, all of them turbulent: the international situation with ongoing conflicts; the budget; his party, under increasing pressure for “change” and “new faces”. He does not […]

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Interviews

27 December 2025

Tajani: Russia will not divide us. With Ukraine and against propaganda. This is Forza Italia’s budget law. (Il Foglio)

“I am not a careerist. I chose Forza Italia; I was fortunate to follow Berlusconi. I defend freedom, Ukraine, and its right to resist.” Interview with Antonio Tajani, Foreign Minister and Secretary of Forza Italia, “with an alpine pace”. Minister, what is your reply to Russia, to the propaganda that defines Italy as a “Ukrainized” […]

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Press Releases

24 December 2025

Minister Tajani awards Cardinal Pizzaballa the honour of “Knight of Grand Cross”

On the occasion of Holy Christmas, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sent a message to Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, announcing the awarding of the honour of Knight of Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been in constant contact with Patriarch Pizzaballa and the […]

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Interviews

24 December 2025

Unlocking opportunities: India’s partnership with Italy will play a pivotal role in driving shared development goals (Business India)

In 2026, Italy plans to invest an additional €500 million in India. Also, India and Italy have set a target of achieving bilateral trade worth $20 billion by 2029. Accordingly, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the agency SIMEST, has launched a dedicated financing line to India to support Italian companies entering the local […]

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