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Ministers Alfano and Minniti gave Italian citizenship to young Alfie. The Italian government hopes that this will enable the child to be immediately transferred to Italy as an Italian citizen.
Read more“I am very pleased about the reports the EU Commission recently published, in which it recommended to open accession negotiations with Albania and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). I believe this to be a well-deserved recognition of important reforms both Countries implemented while being engaged in the European integration process, and of the legitimate […]
Read moreMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “The Austrian bill on the consular protection of German and Ladin-speaking people in South Tyrol does not comply with EU laws on European citizenship and consular matters. Moreover, it is clearly contrary to international law, as well as not complying with the cooperation that should […]
Read moreThe visit to Madrid by Elisabetta Belloni, the Secretary-General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by the Director General for the European Union, Giuseppe Buccino, aims to pave the way for stronger cooperation between Italy and Spain in the sectors of strategic interest for the two Countries. Indeed, European policies were at the […]
Read moreThe Charge d’affaires with the Italian Embassy in the Russian Federation was called to the Russian Foreign Ministry today, Friday 30 March. The Director of the First European Department (in charge of relations with Italy) gave the Charge d’affaires a Note Verbale formalising Moscow’s decision to expel two senior Italian Embassy officials. The officials were […]
Read morePursuant to the conclusions adopted by the European Council on 22 and 23 March, in solidarity with the United Kingdom and in coordination with its European partners and NATO Allies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced today the decision to expel from the territory of Italy, within a one-week deadline, two […]
Read moreMinister Alfano: “I had a very cordial and fruitful meeting with my German counterpart. As evidence of the extremely close relationship between Italy and Germany, he wanted to include Rome among his first visits abroad during his mandate”. “I had a very cordial and fruitful meeting with my German counterpart. As evidence of the extremely […]
Read more“We greatly appreciate the work carried out up to now by Michel Barnier, who has made it possible to obtain excellent results while maintaining a strong cohesion among the 27 EU Member Countries. Italy believes that it is essential to unambiguously and tangibly protect the acquired rights of EU citizens in the UK and of […]
Read moreItaly is internationally committed to fighting all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance Italy is internationally committed to fighting all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance. Cases of racial discrimination continue to be reported in Europe and in the world, representing a serious threat to every individual’s fundamental human rights and liberties. These cases also […]
Read moreIn response to the statements made by several politicians on possible concessions of territorial waters to France, we point out that they are completely unfounded. The bilateral agreement of March 2015 was not ratified by Italy and therefore cannot produce legal effects. The maritime borders with France therefore remain unchanged and no one, neither in […]
Read moreThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, at the Foreign Affairs Council The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 19 March. The meeting’s agenda includes: the elections in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Syria and Iran. It also includes a working breakfast […]
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, represented by the Director General for Migration Policies, Luigi Maria Vignali, participates in the conference that is opening today in Niamey, Niger. The international meeting – which is attended by representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of the Interior of Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Burkina […]
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