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World Expo 2030: presentation of Rome’s candidacy at BIE General Assembly

20 June 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech at the General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris today, on the occasion of the presentation of Rome’s candidacy to host World Expo 2030.

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President Meloni meets with President Macron of the French Republic

20 June 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Before their meeting, the two leaders issued statements to the press and, afterwards, President Meloni addressed journalists at a doorstep.

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Gender equality: approval of amendment already contained in decree law 57/2023. Government expresses satisfaction with the work carried out with the opposition

19 June 2023

The Government expresses its satisfaction with the work carried out by the Chamber of Deputies Constitutional Affairs Committee and Budget Committee in examining Draft Law no. 51/2023. The majority and opposition parties worked together to approve the rewording of an amendment by the opposition which, by adopting the provisions of a government proposal submitted for the same draft law, made the regulations introduced by article 2 of decree law 57/2023 definitive. 

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‘Golden power’ for Pirelli: green light from the Government with provisions to protect strategic asset

16 June 2023

During the Council of Ministers meeting on 15 June 2023, as per the proposal by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Government ordered for the special ‘golden power’ to be exercised for the transaction subject to notification by China National Tire and Rubber Corporation, Ltd., regarding the shareholders’ agreement on the governance of the company Pirelli & C. S.p.A.

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President Meloni meets with Prime Minister Abela of the Republic of Malta

15 June 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta, Robert Abela. Following their meeting, the two leaders issued statements to the press.

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President Meloni’s video message on the passing of Silvio Berlusconi

12 June 2023

President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni’s video message on the passing of President Silvio Berlusconi.

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Statement by Undersecretary of State Mantovano on the passing of Silvio Berlusconi

12 June 2023

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Silvio Berlusconi. My heartfelt sympathy goes to his family, the Forza Italia community and all those who loved him. A great European political leader and a great Italian has passed away. His insight, his battles, his commitment transformed our nation, opening up spaces of genuine freedom. Through the mercy of God, may he rest in peace.

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President Meloni in Tunis with President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Rutte

11 June 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, visited Tunis today, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte. The three leaders met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tunisia, Najla Bouden, and, later, with the President of the Republic of Tunisia, Kais Saied. Following their meeting with President Saied, they issued statements to the press.

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President Meloni’s statement on Italian Navy Day

10 June 2023

The Government expresses its gratitude to the men and women of the Italian Navy who serve our homeland, professionally and generously performing duties that are crucial for the nation and guaranteeing the security and defence of the Mediterranean, from the Balearics to the Turkish Straits. The Navy carries out strategic activities and responds to challenges that are being made increasingly difficult by the current international context and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.