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10 February 2014

Marines: Bonino in Brussels, sure of EU intervention

“I am sure that the international and European solidarity that we have built up over recent months will succeed in eliciting initiatives and statements on behalf of this case, not only at the level of our bilateral colleagues, but also at the level of the European Union as such”, was Minister Emma Bonino’s comment from […]

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10 February 2014

EU Foreign Affairs Council – Syria and Ukraine a priority, Bonino – bring marines home

The Syrian crisis and its repercussions in Lebanon and Iraq, the Southern Neighbourhood, and Ukraine are among the main topics on the agenda of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting of EU foreign ministers today in Brussels. Minister Emma Bonino will outline Italy’s position on the various items on the table, and will also reintroduce […]

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7 February 2014

Italy-Germany – Bonino-Steinmeier discuss Europe’s need for political future

A Europe dedicated to the growth of its citizens, and a Europe of the world, i.e. with a common foreign policy. These will be the priorities of the Italian EU duty Presidency, as Minister Emma Bonino outlined in a meeting today in Rome with her German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. And, on a German request that […]

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6 February 2014

European Union – Ambassador Mattiolo, 56 million euro for Italian EU presidency

“According to the provisions of the Stability Law, the Italian EU presidency is going to cost 56 million euro, and, on the impetus of Premier Enrico Letta, will have not only Rome as its centre of gravity, but also Milan”. The statement came from Ambassador Luigi Mattiolo, head of the MFA’s Directorate General for the […]

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6 February 2014

Italy-Serbia – Valensise in Belgrade, Europe and business

On a visit following the 21 January launch of Serbia’s EU accession negotiations, the Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General Michele Valensise will hold meetings today in Belgrade in confirmation of Italy’s support for Serbia’s EU membership and to promote economic cooperation aimed at fostering the growth of Italian businesses there. Europe and economic cooperation Valensise will […]

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5 February 2014

Italy among top leaders EU foreign policy leaders in 2013

Italy less a “slacker” and more a “leader”, at least when it comes to Europe’s principal international concerns. According to the European Foreign Policy Scorecard published by the European Council of Foreign Relations, in 2013 our country made a significant comeback that showed in a renewed commitment on foreign policy issues, cooperation and development. The […]

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4 February 2014

Diplomacy “On Air” – Diplomacy “On Air” – How is EU diplomacy done? A new segment of “Diplomazia e Dintorni” airs on Radio Luiss

Negotiation is in the DNA of all career diplomats, and is one of the most frequent activities in which diplomats engage in defending the interests of their countries. The European Union is one of the places in which these important diplomatic negotiations take place for all its 28 Member Countries, including Italy. What role do […]

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3 February 2014

Marines: Bonino resolute in European and international forums for favourable and rapid solution

“After today’s ruling by the Supreme Court setting a deadline of 7 days for the judges formulation of a final charge against Marine sharpshooters Latorre and Girone, the government will resolutely continue to pursue a favourable and rapid solution to the case”, commented Minister Bonino on the news from New Delhi. “The determination with which […]

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30 January 2014

“Matching Italy–Turkey” – Ankara enriches the European project, says Bonino

The EU-Turkey negotiations have been blocked for too long by “a stalemate that’s been of no use to anyone, either the EU itself or Turkey”. This was Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s comment at the “Matching Italy–Turkey” conference organised by Network Globale in collaboration with the Ministries for Foreign Affairs and Economic Development and the two […]

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29 January 2014

European Union – Letta & Bonino at Commission. Italian Presidency focus: growth and jobs

The Italian Presidency of the European Union in the second half of 2014 will focus on growth and jobs, because the current social malaise is making it hard for citizens to embrace the idea of Europe. And the European elections will be difficult if we cannot provide them with answers. These were Prime Minister Enrico […]

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29 January 2014

Italy-Turkey: Dassù meets Minister for European Affairs

Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met the Turkish Minister for European Affairs, Mevlut Cavusolgu, in Rome today (29 January 2014) during President Gül’s visit. The meeting was an opportunity to review key bilateral issues, the challenges related to the Eastern Partnership and the state of EU-Turkish relations. In thanking Italy for its constant support for Ankara’s […]

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28 January 2014

Letta and Bonino at the EU Commission: focus on Italian Presidency

A focus on the contribution and concrete results that the European Union can expect from the Italian Presidency in the second half of the year. From reforms to external relations, from the economy to the post-European election period. These are the main topics for discussion at Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s meeting with the College of […]

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