Italy's Vice Premier Antonio Tajani has strongly criticized plans to levy taxes on energy companies' windfall profits, comparing the measure to Soviet-style economic policies.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, a right-wing figure, participated in a ceremony commemorating the 1944 Sant'Anna di Stazzema massacre, a significant event as it marks the first time a prominent right-wing politician has done so.

Italian Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani accused Russia of attempting to intimidate Italians due to Italy's support for Ukraine, in response to Russia's version of an explosion in Moscow.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Forza Italia leader Antonio Tajani met to discuss electoral law reforms, with Tajani warning against the risks of maintaining the current preference system.

Italy has condemned Iranian threats against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stating such threats are unacceptable. Tajani emphasized that Italy is not in conflict with Tehran and reiterated the country's stance on international issues.

Pier Silvio Berlusconi stated that Roberto Vannacci's views are not consistent with his idea of the center-right, while carefully avoiding giving direct advice to Giorgia Meloni and Antonio Tajani.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani responded to comments made by Mark Rutte regarding NATO bases, calling them 'improvident and untrue,' and also addressed the case of an Italian woman accused of adultery in Egypt.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian activists from the Sumud Fleet who had been detained in Libya for approximately one month.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani are advocating for the appointment of a single European envoy to facilitate dialogue with Russia. They believe a unified voice is necessary for effective communication with Moscow.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that Italy will reopen its embassy in Tehran on Friday. This decision marks a significant diplomatic move between the two nations.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has criticized Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for a 'flip-flop' gibe directed at Italy. Tajani's remarks came in response to Ben Gvir's comments.

Antonio Tajani is evaluating suspensions within Forza Italia as the party faces leaks, investigations involving parliamentarians and regional councilors, and new sexual scandals in Sicily, amidst the secretary's silence.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that the quality of 'Made in Italy' exports is overcoming crises and tariffs, with an objective of 700 billion euros.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's position and pave the way for its full membership in the European Union.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, during his visit to China, stated his hope that Beijing could play a positive role in promoting peace.

Antonio Tajani held a meeting at Marina Berlusconi's home with Pier Silvio Berlusconi and Gianni Letta to discuss parliamentary group leaders and party congresses, following a recent referendum rejection.

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced he will visit Kyiv next week for European Union meetings with businesses, as part of a busy calendar of events for growth.

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that he does not see any imminent threats in Italy, despite Iranian threats to strike tourist sites in retaliation for the US-Israel war.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 17 - There is no danger of Iranian attacks on United States military bases in Italy, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday. "I see no danger of military attacks on Italy or…

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani highlighted the strategic importance of the Northern Adriatic and new global trade routes for Europe and the Western Balkans, particularly through Trieste.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 16 - A row over Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli meeting Russian Ambassador Aleksej Vladimirovic Paramonov is "pointless" since Italy has not broken off ties with Moscow, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday. The controversy over Cirielli is "a pointless controversy" because the deputy minister "received an ambassador accredited to the Italian Republic," Tajani said in Brussels. "We have not severed diplomatic relations with the Russian Federation." The meeti...

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani urged Iran to stop its indiscriminate attacks in the Gulf, stating that the Israelis and Americans initiated the war and the world is not reacting.

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani described Naples Chief Prosecutor Nicola Gratteri as 'scary' after a newspaper reported Gratteri threatened one of its reporters.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 5 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Thursday that Italy was working for a de-escalation of the crisis in the Middle East and maintaining dialogue open with…

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that the attacks on Iran launched by the United States and Israel at the weekend were aiming to eliminate a…

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the government was taking all the possible efforts to assist Italian people in the Middle East after the United States…

«Seguo gli sviluppi della situazione in costante contatto con le Ambasciate d’Italia a Teheran ed a Tel Aviv»: così su X il ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani, riferendosi agli attacchi...

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that Washington has given reassurances to the G7 it does not intend to create trade chaos after the US Supreme Co

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Italy is putting forward the name of former agriculture minister Maurizio Martina to be the new Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said in Brussels on Monday. The 47-year-old, a former leader of the centre-left Democratic Party who was Italian agriculture minister from 2014 to 2018, is currently the Deputy Director-General of t...

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for a calm response from Europe on Monday after the US Supreme Court struck down an important part of President Donald

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani arrived in Washington to participate in the first official meeting of the Board of Peace.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated he is strongly against an excess profits tax on banks, comparing it to the Soviet Union, and said the government should not interfere in banking risk.

A French tourist was reportedly the victim of an antisemitic attack in Rome, prompting condemnation from Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who expressed solidarity with the Jewish community.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has labeled the Spanish government's regularization measure as 'demagogic' and stated that Italy was not informed, raising concerns about free movement within the EU.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized the strategic importance of the Western Balkans for Europe, advocating for stronger ties between Italy and the region. He described the relationship as a strategic choice for the continent.

Italian politicians, including Ignazio La Russa, Matteo Salvini, and Antonio Tajani, attended a July 4th party described by attendees as awkward and uncomfortable.

Italy's Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that the Italian embassy in Cairo has formally requested a presidential pardon for Nessy Guerra, an Italian citizen convicted of adultery in Egypt.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled his planned trip to Miami, citing former President Trump's 'unacceptable' and 'unintelligible' remarks regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Tajani stated that Trump's comments were an insult to Meloni.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that he received assurances from Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani (Araghchi) regarding the safe departure of the Grimaldi ship from Iran. This statement confirms diplomatic efforts to ensure the vessel's release and safe passage.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has urged an immediate halt to Hezbollah's attacks against Israel, emphasizing that the conflict's escalation threatens regional stability and that fighting in Lebanon must end.

Italy has extended its fuel tax cuts, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stating that the energy price increase is a systemic problem requiring a unified European electricity market.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has stated Italy's ambition to play a leading role in Europe and NATO. He expressed Italy's desire to be at the forefront of the alliance.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that a supplementary budget cannot be ruled out for Italy in light of the ongoing crisis in Iran. He emphasized that a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would represent a global economic shock.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned of increasing hostility against Christians in Israel and southern Lebanon, sharing a video of a French nun being attacked.

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Beirut to express support for Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the Italian contingent serving in the UNIFIL mission.

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani unexpectedly canceled his scheduled flight from Rome to Belgrade.

Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, traveled to Singapore for initial bilateral consultations with his counterpart Albert Chua, on behalf of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Italian Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani stated that anarchists and the far-left are creating a climate of tension in Italy, following an incident where two suspected anarchists died while handling a homemade bomb.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated there is no danger of Iranian attacks on United States military bases in Italy, citing their high level of protection.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that the EU's Atalanta and Aspides naval missions off east Africa will maintain their current mandates following a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 16 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy will not be intimidated after a drone attack on an airbase in Kuwait destroyed a Italian military remotely piloted aircraft on Sunday as Iran continues to lash out in response to the attacks by Israel and the United States. No one was hurt in the drone strike, which came just days after Italian base in Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, was hit. There were no injuries in the Erbil attack either. "We will not be inti...

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - Iran must cease indiscriminate attacks in the Gulf, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told reporters after question time in the Senate Thursday saying that the Israelis and…

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call Tuesday with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing war in the M...

High Representative Christian Schmidt met in Rome with the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday that the government was continuing to fly back Italians stranded in the Middle East due to the Iran war after a…

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - The objective of the US-Israeli operation against Iran is also EU security, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday. "The operation conducted by the United States and…

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the government was taking all the possible efforts to assist Italian people in the Middle East after the United States…

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, focusing on the need to free Italian political prisoners held by the regime.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that Washington has given reassurances to the G7 it does not intend to create trade chaos after the US Supreme Co

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Italy is putting forward the name of former agriculture minister Maurizio Martina to be the new Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said in Brussels on Monday. The 47-year-old, a former leader of the centre-left Democratic Party who was Italian agriculture minister from 2014 to 2018, is currently the Deputy Director-General of t...

The Italian government has officially nominated Maurizio Martina to lead the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with the proposal announced by Vice Premier Antonio Tajani and Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida.

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed he will attend the Board of Peace meeting in Washington, not Premier Giorgia Meloni.

(ANSA) - MADRID, 16 FEB - A raft travels through the three exhibition rooms of the historic Palacio de Abrantes, in Calle Mayor, with bright colors, decorated surfaces, and provocative ornaments that challenge conventional taste. It is from here, from the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, that 'Alchimia. The Italian Design Revolution', a retrospective dedicated to the Milanese collective active between 1976 and 1992, presented as part of the Madrid Design Festival. The exhibition, produced by the ADI Design Museum with the Brohan-Museum, arrives in the Iberian capital after Berlin and Milan, with a layout conceived as an immersive and symbolic journey through objects, furnishings, sketches, and photographs, on display until March 14. Founded by Adriana and Alessandro Guerriero—who was present at the official opening on Sunday evening and is the curator of the exhibition—Alchimia was a workshop of ideas, even before it was a workshop of objects. Guerriero defines it as "a cultural and artistic adventure, guided by a desire to critique beautiful design and functionalism," capable of expressing "both from a theoretical and practical point of view, a project to transform the environment in which people live." Among its protagonists were Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Scottsass, Andrea Branzi, and Michele De Lucchi. The exhibition revolves around the "carpet-raft," a symbolic device that invites the public to climb aboard "without worrying about the route," the curator explained to ANSA. "The exhibition testifies to the extraordinary ability of Italian design to become a cultural expression, a critical tool, and a language of international dialogue," noted the Italian ambassador to Spain, Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi. He linked the event to the strategy of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to strengthen exports and investments, with the goal of reaching €700 million: promoting design, he stressed, means enhancing "a constituent element of Italian identity." The exhibition, the ambassador also noted, is "an intellectual reflection, an invitation to overcome aesthetic homologation and industrial standardization through freedom of expression, irony, and experimentation." And "confirms the centrality of Italian design in the European landscape," which sees Italy as the leader with about 20% of the continent's turnover, €3.2 billion in added value, and over 46,000 operators, he noted. The director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, Elena Fontanella, recalled how design is "a cultural and economic pillar of Made in Italy." She added that participation in the festival confirms the institute's commitment to creating "relationships, diplomacy, and business" through culture. Fontanella also presented the first edition of Italian Design Week in Madrid, promoted by the IIcm and coordinated by Regina De Albertis, who, as artistic director, will also accompany future editions. Angelo Piero Cappello, Director General of Contemporary Creativity at the Ministry of Culture, highlighted design as "a feature of Italian culture made up of tradition, the culture of our past, but also imagination, improvisation, research, and innovation." During the evening of conviviality, paella, and flamenco, the talk—moderated by Regina De Albertis—featured Francesca Caruso, Councilor for Culture of the Lombardy Region, Adrea Cancellato, director of the ADI Design Museum, and architect and designer Patricia Urquiola Hidalgo. Caruso emphasized the economic importance of the sector in Lombardy—33 billion euros in value generated and 378,000 jobs—describing it as "a fundamental driving force." Cancellato echoed this sentiment, defining design as "the true Esperanto of creativity, capable of speaking to the world." Read article...

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has stated that he does not believe there is a problem with Germany regarding secondary migration flows. His comments aim to reassure about the state of relations between the two countries on this issue.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani deemed Spain's decision to suspend the Schengen Agreement "unacceptable and incomprehensible." Meanwhile, Serbian President Vučić expressed anger over the slow reconstruction of the Old Railway Bridge, distributing ice cream to workers.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed irritation and questioned Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani over his comments regarding 'fascists,' as Palazzo Chigi evaluates a roadmap for allies to prevent parliamentary conflict.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reportedly expressed her patience is at its limit with coalition partners Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani. This comes amid ongoing political tensions and discussions within the government.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with Vice Premiers Antonio Tajani and Matteo Salvini, held a summit at Palazzo Chigi to discuss security matters with law enforcement leaders. Electoral law and preferences may also be on the agenda.

Antonio Tajani of Forza Italia is challenging Prime Minister Meloni on electoral preferences, forming an alliance with Lega and warning that she risks defeat if she acts alone, with the temptation to maintain the current system to avoid a loss.

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that the European Union should appoint a single special envoy to represent it in potential talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Zëvendëskryeministri dhe Ministri i Jashtëm Antonio Tajani tha në një seancë me pyetje në parlament të mërkurën se Italia do të rihapë ambasadën e saj në Teheran të premten.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani asserted that the conflict with Iran is not Europe's war, responding to former US President Trump's comments on Europe's relevance.

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that Italy's non-participation in Sunday's London meeting with UK, France, Germany, and Ukrainian President Zelensky was 'no big deal'.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met with his Albanian counterpart, Ferit Hoxha, to discuss an upcoming Business Forum, following an earlier meeting in May.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's position and facilitate its full membership in the European Union, ahead of a meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that Italy is not seeking a new operation in the Gulf and would only commit after peace is achieved, speaking to joint parliamentary commissions.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has suggested the possibility of suspending the Stability Pact if a conflict involving Iran continues. His remarks underscore concerns about the economic implications of prolonged regional instability.

Forza Italia leader Antonio Tajani held four hours of discussions with the heirs of the late Silvio Berlusconi at their media group offices, likely concerning the future direction of the centre-right party.

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that he perceives no imminent threats to Italy, despite recent Iranian threats to target tourist sites in retaliation for the US and Israel war.

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that anarchists and the far left are creating a climate of tension in Italy, following an incident where two suspected anarchists died while handling a homemade bomb.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani commented on the complicated situation in the Strait of Hormuz, warning against a potential conflict that he likened to a 'reverse Battle of Salamis'.

Centre-left opposition Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein warned that if the Italian government reopens diplomatic channels with Russia, it will distance itself from the rest of the European Union. This comes amid a controversy over Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli's meeting with the Russian ambassador, which Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani dismissed as 'pointless'.

A political debate has erupted in Italy between Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani regarding the EU's sanctions on Russian oil. Salvini suggests Italy and the EU should consider Trump's stance on the matter, while Tajani insists the sanctions must be maintained.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced €10 million in aid for the Lebanese population, stating the funding would come from the Farnesina.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 6 - The Italian government is keeping dialogue open with Tehran as part of efforts to bring about an end to the new war in the Middle East, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday. Rome temporarily moved its diplomatic contingent in Tehran to Baku on Thursday, when all the Italian nationals in Iran who wanted to leave the country were taken to Azerbaijan too "Maintaining diplomatic contact is important," Tajani said after an online meeting with amb...

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 4 - Italy is concerned about Iran's widening and escalation of the conflict sparked by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told US…

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein said Monday Premier Giorgia Meloni must report on the Middle East crisis sparked by US and Israeli attacks on Iran at the weekend while the other main opposition leader, 5-Star Movement (M5S) chief Giusepe Conte, said the operation was a disaster and was spurring limitless escalation. Speaking after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto briefed the parliamentary foreign affairs committees and urged ...

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday appealed to the opposition to rally behind a call for national unity with many Italians stranded in the Middle East…

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto are reporting to parliament on Monday on the situation in the Middle East after Israel…

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - There is a positive climate between the United States and the est of the Group of Seven over new tariff policy following the Supreme Court's dismissal of many of Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs Friday and his subsequent 15% levy, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told reporters after a G7 meeting of trade ministers in Brussels Monday. The same level of tariffs as previously agreed may be possible on a new basis, said Tajani, who is also deputy premier. "The climat...

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday he would seek “clarity” from the United States during a G7 videoconference on international trade and urged restraint as Washington’s latest tari

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for a calm response from Europe on Monday after the US Supreme Court struck down an important part of President Donald

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is taking part in in talks at both the international and domestic level on Monday after the US Supreme Court struck down an important part of President Donald Trump's tariffs policy on Friday, prompting him to announce new global tariffs of 15% at the weekend under a separate mechanism. Tajani said he had a long conversation with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic about the developments on Sunday, adding that h...

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 16 - Foreign MInister Antonio Tajani on Monday defended the government's decision to join United States President Donald Trump's Board of Peace stressing that Italy will just have observer status like the European Commission because the board's constitution clashes with the Italian one. Italy was invited to participate in the Board of Peace as an observer, he said during a press conference following a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand., and deemed it "appropriate" to participate because "we want to be a protagonist, but as observers, as the European Commission will be." The observer status was chosen, he explained, "because Article 9 of the Board's Statute conflicts with the Constitution," which states that Rome can only take part in supranational bodies on a par with the other members. "We are doing this because we have already given a lot for Gaza and will continue to do so. We are among the countries in the world that have given the most," the minister said, explaining that "we are ready to train the new Gaza and Palestinian police, and we are ready to increase our Carabinieri in Rafah. "We have a direct interest in the stability of the Middle East," he added, "and in building peace." Trump's board is aimed at initially cementing peace and reconstruction in Gaza and then achieving peace in all other conflicts around the world. Critics have said the American president is trying to supplant the role of the United Nations. (ANSA). Read article...