Eurogroup 20.01.2025
The Eurogroup meets in Brussels – Economy and Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti will attend the meeting. On the agenda: Priorities and challenges for the euro area in the new European policy cycle Euro area recommendation 2025 Innovation in wholesale payments Digital Euro More information on this page (external site)
Read moreEuropean Council 19.12.2024
The Heads of State and Government of the EU Member States are meeting for last European Council of 2024. Italy is represented by the President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni. Among the items on the agenda: Ukraine Middle East The EU in the world Resilience and preparedness Migration Foreign affairs Read more about […]
Read moreEU-Western Balkans summit 18.12.2024
EU and Western Balkan leaders meet in Brussels on 18 December. Italy is represented by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The summit is an opportunity to give further impetus to the strategic partnership between the European Union and the Western Balkans, including a reflection on how to strengthen this collaboration and move forward together towards a […]
Read moreJustice Home Affairs Council 12-13.12.2024
The Justice and Home Affairs Council meets in Brussels, with Interior Minister Piantedosi attending on Thursday 12 December and Justice Minister Nordio on Friday 13 December. The following topics will be discussed at the meeting: Home Affairs 12.12.2024 Schengen Area Information systems for law enforcement purposes Asylum and Migration Internal Security Strategic guidelines Combating child […]
Read moreAgrifish Council 19-10.12.2024
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: Fisheries Fishing opportunities Agriculture Bioeconomy A farmer-focused post-2027 common agricultural policy Protection of animals during transport Plant and forest reproductive material Forest monitoring framework More information is available on […]
Read moreTTE Telecommunications Council 06.12.2024
The TTE Telecom Council is meeting in Brussels, with the participation for Italy of the Undersecretary for Innovation Alessio Butti. Among the items on the agenda: Council conclusions on ENISA Council conclusions on the future of the EU’s digital infrastructure Strategic Programme for the Digital Decade 2030 More information on this page (external site)
Read moreTTE Transport Council 05.12.2024
The TTE Transport Council meets in Brussels. The Italian delegation is led by deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transports Matteo Salvini. On the agenda: Road safety Passenger mobility package Combined transport directive Air passenger rights More information on this page (external site)
Read moreEnhancing Space Cooperation in the EU 28.11.2024
Enhancing Space Cooperation in the EU: The Event on the Future of European Space Cooperation On 28 November, the event ‘Enhancing Space Cooperation in the EU’ was held at the Residence Palace in Brussels. This initiative was dedicated to strengthening cooperation in the European space sector, with a focus on the synergies between European, […]
Read moreEPSCO Employment and Social Policy Council 02.12.2024
The EPSCO Employment and Social Policy Council meets today in Brussels. Among the items on the agenda: Traineeships Directive Comprehensive solutions to demographic challenges Labour and skills shortages in the EU Social inclusion of people with disabilities European Semester 2025 More information is available on this page (external site)
Read moreCompetitiveness Council (Internal Market and Industry) 28.11.2024
The Competitiveness Council (Internal Market and Industry) meets in Brussels, with the participation for Italy of the Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso. Among the items on the agenda: The future of European competitiveness Better regulation in Europe Other business joint proposal for a renewed European automotive policy bio-economy regulation for the declaration […]
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