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25 March 2025

Meeting between Minister Tajani and European Commissioner Hansen

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met today at the Farnesina with the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen. During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the priority of ensuring the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the EU’s agricultural and agri-food sector. Tajani emphasised the need […]

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Press Releases

24 March 2025

Minister Tajani’s meeting with Jozef Síkela, European Commissioner for International Partnerships

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, received today at the Foreign Ministry the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, with whom he discussed the importance of strengthening EU instruments in priority areas such as energy, connectivity and immigration. The future of the EU’s partnerships and collaboration with key international partners […]

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24 March 2025

Minister Antonio Tajani’s meeting with Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Ebba Busch

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met today at the Foreign Ministry with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Enterprise and Industry of Sweden, Ebba Busch. During the cordial meeting, Ministers Tajani and Busch took stock of the excellent bilateral Italian-Swedish relations and expressed their […]

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Press Releases

24 March 2025

Deputy Minister Cirielli received Romanian Secretary of State Staicu at the Foreign Ministry

Today the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli, received at the Foreign Ministry the Secretary of State for European Affairs of Romania, Clara Staicu, for a discussion that reaffirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations, relaunched by the Intergovernmental Summit held in Rome on 15 February 2024.  The Deputy Minister […]

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Press Releases

20 March 2025

Tariffs and duties: Minister Tajani’s meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič

During his mission to Brussels for the European Council, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held a meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, following their previous discussion on 6 March. The meeting allowed for an update on the European strategy regarding tariffs and duties, especially in light of recent measures taken by the […]

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Press Releases

19 March 2025

Minister Tajani’s mission to Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be on a mission in Brussels today, 19 March, and tomorrow, 20 March, to take part in the event “Vinitaly Preview: The Excellence of Made in Italy in Brussels” and attend institutional meetings on the occasion of the European Council meeting. This evening, the […]

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Press Releases

17 March 2025

Minister Tajani at the EU Foreign Affairs Council and the 9th International Conference in support of Syria

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is on a mission to Brussels to take part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council and the 9th International Conference on Syria. At the Foreign Ministers’ meeting, the focus will first of all be on the war in Ukraine and the prospects for achieving a […]

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Interviews

17 March 2025

Tajani:” Defence, a duty to strengthen it. Italy always at Ukraine’s side.” (La Stampa)

“ Italy is always determined to help Ukraine”, but on the 40 billion Kyiv fund “there are still many questions; we will already need to invest a lot of money to comply with NATO parameters and for President von der Leyen’s plan, and an overall assessment must therefore be made”. Because, as underlined by Minister […]

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Press Releases

6 March 2025

Tajani in Brussels meets the European Commissioners for Trade and Defence

During his mission to Brussels for the European Council focused on Ukraine and European defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held a series of talks with several European Commissioners. In particular, with the Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič, the Minister emphasised Italy’s priority to foster dialogue with the new US Administration to ensure free […]

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Press Releases

6 March 2025

Minister Tajani’s mission to Brussels

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in Brussels for a series of institutional meetings on the occasion of the extraordinary European Council dedicated to support for Ukraine and European defence. During his visit, Minister Tajani will meet with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von […]

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Press Releases

26 February 2025

Minister Tajani meets with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today welcomed the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of US Forces in Europe, Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, at the Farnesina. The discussion between the Minister and the General focused on the centrality of the relationship with the United States […]

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In detail

17 February 2025

Tajani: “There is no peace without the Europeans. Let us use the leverage of sanctions.”

The situation regarding peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine “is still very fluid”. “Europe must not panic, chasing this or that statement, but must remain united and take action with coolness and determination”. This is the view of Minister Tajani, according to whom “Europe has the right to sit at the negotiating table” and shall […]

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