This site uses technical (necessary) and analytics cookies.
By continuing to browse, you agree to the use of cookies.

Image headerUnione Europea
Press Releases
18 October 2024
Undersecretary Tripodi at the Informal Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Budapest.

By proxy of the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi attended the Informal Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, held in Budapest under the Hungarian Presidency. On the agenda were trade relations between the EU and ASEAN countries, as […]

Read more
Press Releases
13 October 2024
Minister Tajani at the Berlin Summit on the Balkans

Upon instructions from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, is participating in Berlin at the 10th “Berlin Process” Summit on the Western Balkans. The “Process” is an initiative of EU governments established in 2014 upon the initiative of the then German Chancellor, […]

Read more
Press Releases
12 October 2024
Fiumicino, Undersecretary Tripodi participated in the inauguration of the public area ‘Piazzale dell’Unione Europea’ (European Union Square)

Upon instructions of the Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, took part in the ceremony to inaugurate the public area “Piazzale dell’Unione Europea” in the Municipality of Fiumicino, organised to celebrate the anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the EU […]

Read more
Press Releases
2 October 2024
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Iranian attack against Israel

The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel. Once again, a dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliations risks fuelling an uncontrollable regional escalation which is in no one’s interest. The EU remains fully committed […]

Read more
Press Releases
18 September 2024
Bilateral relations, European issues and main regional dossiers at the centre of Deputy Minister Cirielli’s talks in Poland

Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli visited Warsaw today, where he met with the Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Marek Prawda, to discuss the excellent state of bilateral relations between Italy and Poland. “Poland is a friend and a fundamental partner […]

Read more
Press Releases
13 September 2024
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

The European Union strongly condemns the recent transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia. This transfer is a direct threat to European security and represents a substantive material escalation from the provision of Iranian UAVs and ammunition, which Russia has used in its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. It comes in the midst of […]

Read more
Press Releases
28 August 2024
Minister Tajani’s participation in the Informal Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union

The Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in Brussels to attend the Informal Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union. The meeting, which will be chaired by High Representative Borrell, will open with a focus on the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. “It will be […]

Read more
Press Releases
26 August 2024
Afghanistan: Statement of the High Representative on behalf of the EU on latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban on the people

The European Union is appalled by the decree recently issued by the Taliban, the so-called Law on Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. The decree confirms and extends severe restrictions on the life of Afghans imposed by the Taliban, including imposed dress codes, notably ordering women to cover their bodies and faces in public. […]

Read more
Press Releases
10 August 2024
Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU in support of the call by the Leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar to conclude ceasefire and hostages release negotiations

The European Union fully supports the call by the Leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal. The EU has consistently supported the tireless efforts by the US, Egypt and Qatar to facilitate the negotiations to end the conflict and welcomed the adoption of the UN […]

Read more
Press Releases
5 August 2024
Venezuela: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on post-election developments

The European Union continues to follow developments in Venezuela with great concern. Reports from international election observation missions clearly state that the presidential elections on 28th July did not meet international standards of electoral integrity. Despite its own commitment, the National Electoral Council of Venezuela (CNE) has not yet published the official voting records (“actas”) […]

Read more
In detail
25 July 2024
Hearing by Minister Antonio Tajani to the Joint Foreign Affairs Committees of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Senate

The Joint Foreign Affairs Committees of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Senate are conducting a hearing with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on the outcomes of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council of 22 July 2024, and the […]

Read more