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Interviews

8 April 2025

Tajani: «EU united for zero tariffs» (Nazione-Carlino-Giorno)

Minister Tajani, the alarm about tariffs is growing everywhere: what is the outcome of the meeting of International Trade Ministers in Luxembourg? «First of all, a position of European unity has emerged. Unity on a clear policy line, e.g. to negotiate with the United States and avoid a trade war. We need to keep our […]

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7 April 2025

Minister Tajani’s mission to Luxembourg to attend the Foreign Affairs Council – Trade

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is attending in Luxembourg the Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, convened, as an extraordinary meeting, by the Polish Presidency. The agenda focuses on an exchange of views between EU Trade Ministers on EU-US trade relations and EU-China trade relations. […]

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Interviews

4 April 2025

Tajani: «Agire, non reagire: no all’escalation. Un mercato Usa-Ue libero e senza dazi» (il Giornale)

Una notte con poche ore di sonno con gli occhi ancora fissi sull’immagine di Donald Trump che firma l’ondata di dazi che travolge le esportazioni mondiali dirette agli Stati Uniti. Mattinata in apnea a Bruxelles tra il collegamento telematico con il vertice di Palazzo Chigi sull’emergenza dazi guidato dalla premier Meloni e il bilaterale con […]

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4 April 2025

Tajani: “Avoid retaliatory escalations – we must negotiate to halve the tariffs” (Corriere della Sera)

Rome – It is certainly not a quiet period for Antonio Tajani, who, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is managing two wars and now the tariff crisis. However, the leader of Forza Italia remains steadfast and keen to reassure: “No panic. The tariffs were a mistake, but Italians should know that the […]

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3 April 2025

Meeting of Minister Tajani with Commissioner Šefčovič

In Brussels, Minister Antonio Tajani met with the European Commissioner for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss the recent decisions made by the United States Administration regarding trade matters. During the meeting, both parties agreed on the need to maintain a firm but dialogue-based approach, aimed at preventing further escalation on the trade front. The Minister […]

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3 April 2025

Tajani in Brussels for NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – Talks with EU Commissioner Šefčovič

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in Brussels today and tomorrow (3–4 April) to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The ministerial meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss key strategic issues for the Alliance, also in preparation for the NATO Summit in The Hague on 24–25 June. The […]

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2 April 2025

Earthquake in Myanmar: Italian Development Cooperation approves emergency aid

In response to the severe consequences of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, Italy has swiftly mobilised its expertise to provide concrete initial support to the affected populations in this critical moment. Deputy Minister Cirielli has approved an emergency contribution of €2 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red […]

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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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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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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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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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