Enhancing 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 […]
Read moreForeign Affairs Council- Defence 19.11.2024
The Foreign Affairs – Defence Council meets in Brussels. Italy is represented by Defence Minister Guido Crosetto Among the topics on the agenda: EU support for Ukraine Defence readiness and preparedness Current affairs rapid deployment capability strategic review of PESCO More information on the meeting is available here (external site)
Read moreEcofin Budget 15.11.2024
The Ecofin Budget Council meets in Brussels with the aim of reaching an agreement with the European Parliament on the annual EU budget for 2025. More information is available here.
Read moreEurogroup 04.11.2024
The Eurogroup meets in Brussels, with the participation of Economy and Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. On the agenda (regular format): Macroeconomic developments and stocktaking after international meetings In banking union format Reporting on banking union: On the agenda (inclusive format): Euro area competitiveness – finalising the workstream Capital markets union More information is available here.
Read moreAgriculture and Fisheries Council 21-22.10.2024
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meets today in Luxembourg, with the participation for Italy of the State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Luigi d’Eramo. On the agenda: Fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2025 ICCAT Annual Meeting Conclusions on a farmer-focused post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) EU food chain: challenges […]
Read moreEuropean Council 17.10.2024
The heads of state and government of the European Union member states are meeting in Brussels for the European Council. Italy is represented by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Topics on the agenda: Ukraine Middle East Competitiveness Migration Climate change and biodiversity Foreign Affairs More information is available here (external site).
Read moreTTE Energy Council 15.10.2024
The TTE Energy Council meets in Luxembourg, with the participation of Vice Minister for the Environment and Energy Security Gava. On the agenda: Energy sector for a competitive EU Wholesale electricity prices Winter preparedness State of the energy union and REPowerEU Other business More information is available here (external site)
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