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Former Ilva steel plant in Taranto: Government meets with representatives of related industries and trade union organisations

19 February 2024

The Government held two separate meetings regarding the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Rome today, with representatives of related industries and trade union organisations. 

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Statement by President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni

16 February 2024

The death of Alexei Navalny, during his imprisonment, is another sad episode that serves as an admonition to the International Community. We express our sincere condolences and hope that all the facts surrounding this worrying event will be brought to light.  

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Development and Cohesion Agreement between the Italian Government and the Calabria Region

16 February 2024

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech at today’s signing ceremony in Gioia Tauro for the ‘Development and Cohesion Agreement’ between the Italian Government and the Calabria Region.

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Italy-Romania Intergovernmental Summit

15 February 2024

The Italy-Romania Intergovernmental Summit was held at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome today, with the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, and the Prime Minister of Romania, Marcel Ciolacu. During the summit, the two leaders issued statements to the press.  

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President Meloni’s statement on income tax measure for farmers

13 February 2024

At this difficult time for the agricultural sector, the choice to guarantee additional support is the result of the work carried out by the Agriculture and Economy Ministries, which have drawn up a fairer tax measure proposal that takes into consideration the requests put forward during last week’s discussion with farmers’ organisations. During that meeting, I acknowledged the organisations’ proposals and presented the many results our Government has achieved in Italy to the benefit of the agricultural sector. Our commitment will now be even stronger in Europe, where we will call for agriculture to be put back at the forefront of discussions.

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President Meloni meets with President Milei of Argentina

12 February 2024

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the President of the Argentine Republic, Javier Milei, at Palazzo Chigi today. Recalling the historical cultural ties between Italy and Argentina, the meeting focused on the common will to strengthen bilateral relations, starting with economic cooperation in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructures and agriculture. 

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President Meloni in Trieste for Day of Remembrance 

10 February 2024

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech at this morning’s ceremony at the ‘Foiba di Basovizza’ national monument to mark the day of remembrance for the victims of the Foibe massacres and the exodus from Istria, Rijeka and Dalmatia. She later attended the inauguration of the ‘Treno del Ricordo’ [‘Remembrance Train’] on platform 1 of Trieste central station.  

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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with President al-Sisi

7 February 2024

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation this evening with President al-Sisi of Egypt. The call focused on the follow-up to the Italia-Africa Summit, starting with implementation of the projects included in the ‘Mattei Plan for Africa’, as part of which Egypt is one of the pilot Countries. The telephone conversation, part of ongoing contacts with key leaders in the region, also addressed the current situation in the Middle East. Four months on from the dramatic capture of hostages on October 7th, and confirming the need to continue with humanitarian efforts, the Italian Government’s strong wish for their speedy release was reiterated.

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President Meloni attends presentation of World Skate Games Italia 2024

7 February 2024

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech at the presentation of the World Skate Games Italia 2024 in Montesilvano (Pescara) today.