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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt

16 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, is in constant close contact with the key Heads of State and Government of allied nations and the leaders of the countries most affected by the severe crisis unfolding in the Middle East. In particular, this evening President Meloni held a telephone conversation with Abdelfattah al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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Press conference following Council of Ministers no. 54

16 October 2023

Council of Ministers meeting no. 54 was held at Palazzo Chigi today. Following the meeting, President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni, Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Maurizio Leo, and Vice-Presidents of the Council of Ministers Antonio Tajani and Matteo Salvini held a press conference to illustrate the measures adopted.

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President Meloni receives President of the Jewish Community of Rome on 80th anniversary of the rounding up of Jews in the city during WWII

16 October 2023

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the rounding up of the Jews of Rome during the Second World War, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the President of the Jewish Community of Rome, Victor Fadlun, at Palazzo Chigi today. President Meloni issued the following statement in the margins of the meeting: “On 16 October 1943, one of the most heinous crimes in Italian history was committed. In the early hours of the morning, Nazi troops, with the complicity of the Italian fascist regime, began a ruthless manhunt in the capital ...

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Meeting with the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

16 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a very cordial meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of Jordan, at Palazzo Chigi today. The meeting was also attended by the Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Al-Safadi.

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President Meloni congratulates Luca Tagliaretti on his appointment as new Executive Director of the ECCC

13 October 2023

Luca Tagliaretti has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC). This appointment rewards the expertise of this high-level, Italian professional and the work Italy has done to date to guarantee online security, through its National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) and entire cybersecurity system. Warmest congratulations to Luca Tagliaretti and best wishes in his new role.

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Government meets with social partners on Budget Law

13 October 2023

The Government met with social partners at Palazzo Chigi today to discuss the Budget Law, ahead of its presentation at the Council of Ministers meeting on Monday 16 October. The exchange of views took place in a fruitful and constructive atmosphere, with the Government illustrating the pillars of the draft Budget Law for 2024 to the trade unions and employers’ associations. 

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President Meloni visits Mozambique and Congo

13 October 2023

President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni met with the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, in Maputo this morning. This afternoon, President Meloni met with the President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, in Brazzaville.

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Middle East: President Meloni’s telephone conversation with the King of Jordan

12 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, continues to keep in close contact with key Heads of State and Government of allied nations and with the leaders of the countries most affected by the ongoing deep crisis in the Middle East region.

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Statement by Palazzo Chigi on the Budget Law

11 October 2023

There is an atmosphere of great cooperation and determination in the governing majority ahead of this year’s Budget Law. Minister of Economy and Finance Giorgetti has produced a report on the approach of the law, which will be submitted for approval at the next Council of Ministers meeting on Monday. In the context of public finance sustainability, this is a responsible Budget that will focus on low-to-medium incomes and pensions, on families and on the national health system, in continuation of the work that has been carried out by the Government since the last Budget Law.