Foreign Affairs Council – Defence 12.05.2026
Ministers of Defence meet in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs – Defence Council. Among the topics on the agenda: Updated threat analysis EU support to Ukraine Situation in the Middle East Defence readiness More information is available at this address (external site)
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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet in Brussels. Italy is represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani. On the agenda: Western Balkans Russian aggression against Ukraine Situation in the Middle East EU-Southern Neighbourhood Informal exchange with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Updated threat analysis for […]
Read moreEurogroup 04.05.2026
The Eurogroup meets in Brussels. Minister Giorgetti leads the Italian delegation On the agenda (regular format): Banking union update: including reporting on operational aspects Cross-border banking consolidation in the EU In inclusive format: The impact of the Middle East crisis on the EU economy Presentation of Kukies-Noyer Financing Innovative Ventures in Europe Report Digital finance […]
Read moreAgriculture and Fisheries Council 27.04.2026
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meets in Luxembourg, with Italy represented by Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, Undersecretary for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry. On the agenda: The strategic importance of agriculture and sustainable forest management in strengthening wildfire risk prevention and resilience Post-2027 CAP proposals: key design choices for income support Market situation, in particular […]
Read moreForeign Affairs Council 21.04.2026
The Foreign Affairs Council meets in Luxembourg. On the agenda: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Situation in the Middle East South Caucasus Sudan More info is available here.
Read moreAgrifish Council 30.03.2026
The Italian delegation to the Agriculture and Fisheries Council is led by Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida. Main points on the agenda: Agriculture Vision for agriculture and food: one year of implementation Trade-related agricultural issues Energy transition in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors AOB More information is available on this […]
Read moreEuropean Council 19-20.03.2026
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends the European Council meeting in Brussels. Among the items on the agenda: Middle East Competitiveness and single market Multiannual financial framework 2028-2034 Ukraine European defence and security Migration More information is available here (external site)
Read moreEnvironment Council 17.03.2026
The Environment Ministers of the 27 member states are meeting in Brussels. Italy is represented bythe Minister for the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin. On the agenda: CO2 emission standards for cars and vans Climate post-2030y Bioeconomy Global environmental diplomacy More information is available here (external site).
Read moreGeneral Affairs Council 17.03.2026
The General Affairs Council meets in Brussels. Preparation of the March European Council Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 2026 European Semester Amendment to the European Electoral Act More information is available here (external site)
Read moreTTE Energy Council 16.03.2026
The TTE Energy Council is meeting in Brussels, with the participation for Italy of the Minister for the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin. Among the items on the agenda: European grids package Action plan for affordable energy: a year on Energy security: lessons learned from Ukraine and Moldova Clean energy investments More information […]
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