European Council 26.06.2025
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 Middle East European defence and security EU in the world and competitiveness Migration Moldova Western Balkans Internal security, preparedness and hybrid activities More information […]
Read moreAgriculture and Fisheries Council 23-24.06.2025
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meets in Luxembourg, with the participation for Italy of the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida On the agenda: Forest monitoring framework Trade-related issues Simplification in agriculture Animal transport Plant reproductive material Sustainable fishing in the EU “Other business” items More information is available here (external site).
Read moreEPSCO Health Council 20.06.2025
The EPSCO Health Council meets in Luxembourg. Health Minister Orazio Schillaci leads the Italian delegation. On the agenda: Legislative act on critical medicines Children’s and adolescents’ mental health in the digital age EU measures on prevention More information is available here (external site).
Read moreTTE Telecommunications Council 06.06.2025
The TTE Telecommunications Council is currently in session in Luxembourg. Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini is attending the meeting. Among the items on the agenda: EU Blueprint on cyber security crisis management Reliable and resilient connectivity Satellite connectivity and strategic autonomy ‘Any other business’ items More information here (external site)
Read moreGeneral Affairs Council 27.05.2025
The General Affairs Council meets today in Brussels. The Italian delegation is led by the Minister for European Affairs, Cohesion Policies and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Tommaso Foti. On the agenda: Carbon border adjustment mechanism Preparation of the June European Council Article 7 procedure concerning Hungary Annual Rule of Law Dialogue Catalan, Basque […]
Read moreForeign Affairs Council – Development 26.05.2025
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli attends the Foreign Affairs Development Council meeting in Brussels. On the agenda of the meeting: Financing for development EU-Africa relations Ukraine Any other business External Action More information on this page (external site.
Read moreForeign Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council – Defence 20.05.2025
Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Defense meet in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Affairs-Defense Council. For Italy, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi is attending the meetings. Among the topics on the agenda (FAC Defense): EU support to Ukraine Defense readiness On the agenda (FAC) Russia’s […]
Read moreForeign Affairs Council – Trade 07.04.2025
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, meets in Luxembourg, with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani. On the agenda: Trade relations with the US Trade relations with China More info is available here.
Read moreEuropean Council 20-21.03.2025
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends the European Council meeting in Brussels. Among the items on the agenda: Competitiveness of the European Union Ukraine Defence Multiannual Financial Framework Migration Middle East Multilateralism More information is available here (external site)
Read moreTTE Energy Council 17.03.2025
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: Action plan for affordable energy EU’s energy security architecture Energy situation in Ukraine Critical infrastructure AOB More information here (external site)
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