Special European Council 06.03.2025
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the other EU leaders meet for an extraordinary summit on support for Ukraine and European defence. More information on the meeting is available here (external site).
Read moreEcofin Council 18.02.2025
The Economy and finance ministers are meeting in Brussels for the Ecofin Council. Italy is represented by Economy and Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. On the agenda: Competitiveness and improving business environment Russian aggression against Ukraine Budget Economic governance framework European Semester 2025 Taxation International meetings – G20 Recovery and Resilience Facility Financial Services More information […]
Read moreInformal EU leaders’ retreat 03.02.2025
EU leaders will discuss European defence during an informal meeting at the Palais d’Egmont in Brussels. Italy is represented by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. More info here (external site)
Read moreGeneral Affairs Council 28.01.2025
The General Affairs Council is meeting in Brussels with the participation of Minister for European Affairs, PNRR and Cohesion Policies Tommaso Foti. On the agenda: Priorities of the Polish presidency Annual Rule of Law Dialogue with a country-specific discussion focused on the rule of law situation in Hungary, Portugal, Romania and Slovenia More information here […]
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 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 moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25.11.2024
Also this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation joins the international mobilisation campaign on the occasion of the day for the elimination of violence against women. As stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, ‘Italy must be at the forefront in promoting […]
Read moreEducation, Youth, Culture and Sport Council 25-26.11.2024
The Education Youth Culture and Sport Council meets in Brussels over two days, with the participation for Italy of the Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi on 25 and 26 November and the Minister for Culture Alessandro Giuli on Tuesday 26 November. On the first day, topics related to the education and youth sectors […]
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