Informal 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 moreForeign Affairs Council 27.01.2025
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet in Brussels. Italy is represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani. The following items are on the agenda: Russian aggression against Ukraine Georgia EU-US relations Middle East Current affairs Moldova and Georgia Belarus hybrid threats More information can be found on this page (external site)
Read moreAgrifish Council 27.01.2025
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: Work programme of the Polish presidency Unfair trading practices and strengthening farmers in the food supply chain Trade Performance clearance More information is available on this page (external site)
Read moreEurogroup 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 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)
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