Competitiveness Council – research and Space 29.05.2026
The Competitiveness Council (space, research and innovation) meets in Brussels. On the agenda: Horizon Europe Package Council Recommendation on science diplomacy Any Other Business EU Space Act Space for economic security More information is available on this page (external site)
Read moreCompetitiveness Council (Internal Market and Industry) 28.05.2026
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: Industrial Accelerator Act Regulation on the 28th Regime Corporate Legal Framework: EU Inc Conclusions on ‘building a sustainable and competitive tourism for the future’ […]
Read moreAgrifish Council 26.05.2026
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 Availability and affordability of fertilisers in the EU – Supporting farmers and promoting resilient food systems Trade-related agricultural issues AOB More information is available on this page (external site)
Read moreGeneral Affairs Council 26.05.2026
The General Affairs Council meets in Brussels, with the participation of Tommaso Foti, Minister for European Affairs, the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), and Cohesion Policies. Preparation of the June European Council Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 EU-UK relations Annual rule of law dialogue EU mobile citizens in municipal elections Future of Europe More information […]
Read moreFAC Trade 22.05.2026
The FAC Trade meets in Brussels. Italy is represented by Undersecretary of State for Foreign affairs and international cooperation Maria Tripodi. On the agenda: Economic security and the impact of the Middle East conflict on trade WTO reform: follow up to the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) Ongoing trade Negotiations More information is available here
Read moreForeign Affairs Council – Development 18.05.2026
The Foreign Affairs Development Council meets in Brussels. On the agenda of the meeting: Future of external action The role of Global Gateway in our external action Informal lunch on the impact of the Iran war More information on this page (external site.
Read moreForeign 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)
Read moreForeign Affairs Council 11.05.2026
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: 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 […]
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