Foreign Affairs Council 13.07.2026
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: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine The situation in the Middle East The Black Sea EU-UN relations for more information click here (external site)
Read moreAgrifish Council 13.07.2026
The Agrifish Council meets today in Brussels, with the participation for Italy of the State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida. On the agenda: Work Program of the Irish Presidency Livestock Strategy and Protein Plan Women in Agriculture Agricultural Trade Issues More information is available here (external site)
Read moreEcofin Council 10.07.2026
The Economy and finance ministers are meeting in Brussels for the Ecofin Council. On the agenda: Market integration and supervision package Presidency work programme Economic governance European Semester 2026 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine Economic recovery in Europe More information is available here (external site)
Read moreEurogroup 09.07.2026
The Eurogroup meets in Brussels, Minister of Economy and Finance Giorgetti represents Italy at the meeting. On the agenda (regular format): The euro area’s fiscal stance The international role of the euro The Eurogroup’s work programme In inclusive format: The economic impact of emerging technologies: artificial intelligence and cybersecurity Digital finance More information is available […]
Read moreEPSCO Council – Social Policy 29.06.2026
The EPSCO Council – Employment and Social Policy meets in Luxembourg. The Minister of Labour and Social Policies Elvira Calderone is attending the meeting. Among the items on the agenda: Cyber violence against girls Housing and demography Fair labour mobility EU Anti-Poverty Strategy Housing security for all European Semester More information on this page (external […]
Read moreTTE Energy Council 26.06.2026
The TTE nergy Council is meeting in Luxembourg. Italy is represented by Deputy Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Vannia Gava. On the agenda: European Grids Package Post-2030 Energy Framework Middle East crisis: a coordinated response More information is available here (external website).
Read moreEnvironment Council 25.06.2026
The Environment Council meets in Luxembourg, with the participation of Vice Minister for the Environment and Energy Security Vannia Gava. On the agenda: CO2 emission standards for cars and vans Nature, business and competitiveness Way forward: water resilience strategy and REACH regulation International climate negotiations Climate resilience More information is available here (external site)
Read moreAgriculture and Fisheries Council 22-23.06.2026
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meets in Luxembourg, with Italy represented by Luigi D’Eramo, Undersecretary for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry. On the agenda: Proposals for the post–2027 Common Agricultural Policy: flexibility, subsidiarity, and common EU objectives Market situation, particularly in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine Sustainable fisheries in the EU: current situation […]
Read moreEuropean Council 18-19.06.2026
The Heads of State and Government of the EU Member States are meeting in Brussels for the European Council. Italy is represented by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. On the agenda: Ukraine Competitiveness and global economic challenges Multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2028-2034 Middle East European defence and security Migration Illicit drugs More information is available here […]
Read moreGeneral Affairs Council 16.06.2026
The General Affairs Council meets in Luxembourg, with the participation of Italy’s Minister for European Affairs, the PNRR and Cohesion Policies, Tommaso Foti. On the agenda: Preparation of the June European Council Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 European Semester Council’s 18-month programme Article 7 procedure for Hungary Simplification More information is available here (external site)
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