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In detail

14 October 2026

Palestine*: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the postponement of elections

The EU deeply regrets the decision by the Palestinian Authority to postpone until September 2027 the legislative elections initially scheduled for 28 November 2026 as well as the presidential election that was due to take place early 2027. Acknowledging the challenges and limitations facing the Palestinian Authority, we reiterate the importance of organising legislative and […]

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Press Releases

13 October 2026

100 companies gather at the Farnesina for Market Access Day, Tajani: “Expanding access to foreign markets is strategic for our exports”

The second Italian edition of ‘Market Access Day’, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the European Commission, took place at the Farnesina. The aim of the event was to highlight the opportunities offered to Italian companies by the European Union’s trade policy, through the instruments it uses to help overcome barriers […]

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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

5 October 2026

Ethiopia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the escalating conflict in Ethiopia and the implications for the region

The European Union is alarmed by the continued escalation of violence in Ethiopia and heightened regional tensions, particularly between Ethiopia and Eritrea. This risks triggering a broader regional conflict, with severe consequences for peace and stability across the Horn of Africa. The EU calls for immediate de-escalation on all fronts and urges those involved to […]

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Press Releases

5 October 2026

Deputy Minister Cirielli at the Conference on the CEI and Ukraine’s Recovery

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, participated today at the Sturzo Institute at a conference dedicated to the contribution of regional cooperation and transnational economic projects to European security, Ukraine’s recovery, and the EU accession process. The Conference was organized by the Romanian Presidency of the Central European Initiative (CEI) – whose Executive […]

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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

3 September 2026

Tajani in Ireland for the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting (Gymnich)

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani concluded the mission in Wicklow, Ireland, where he participated in the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting (Gymnich). On Tuesday, the Minister attended a working dinner, which was also attended by the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine. During the session dedicated to Ukraine, Minister Tajani reaffirmed […]

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Press Releases

2 September 2026

Declaration by the EU and its Member States in support of effective multilateralism

Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) Wicklow, Ireland, 1-2 September 2026 The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment to and fundamental interests in an effective, renewed and strengthened multilateralism, rooted in international law and the universal purposes and principles of the UN Charter. At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, increasing contestation and grave violations […]

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Interviews

1 September 2026

Tajani: ‘There is a jihadist threat, and we are taking action to protect our security. The EU? Sometimes it gets things wrong’ (Corriere della Sera)

The rivalry with the Spanish Prime Minister “has nothing to do” with the decision to extend the suspension of the Schengen arrangements. According to Foreign Minister and deputy Prime Minister Tajani, this is not an electoral issue but a matter of domestic security: “The jihadist threat must not be underestimated.” Minister Tajani, have you decided […]

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Interviews

27 August 2026

Tajani: “In the Gulf, we are helping ‘friendly’ nations; in Ukraine, we support dialogue but reject Moscow’s demands” (ilsussidiario.net)

Rome is hosting the meetings between the Lebanese and Israeli delegations, and there has also been discussion of the possibility that Italy might be tasked with overseeing the implementation of the agreement, which provides for the handover to the Lebanese army of certain areas of territory currently occupied by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). What […]

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Press Releases

21 August 2026

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU

All human beings have the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yet almost two thirds of the world’s population live in countries where there are serious abuses and violations of this right. Millions of people suffer daily from intolerance, discrimination, hatred, hostility and […]

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In detail

9 August 2026

Tajani: “I hope the checks will be lifted soon, as soon as the risk has passed. Spain’s reaction is unacceptable” (La Stampa)

Minister Tajani, what is the aim of all this fuss? “We haven’t made a fuss. We have suspended Schengen, as provided for in the Treaties, because something extraordinary happened in Ceuta. Even today, Mayor Vivas says that between 8,000 and 11,000 migrants remain there. And thousands of them are sub-Saharan Africans who cannot be repatriated. […]

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