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President Meloni’s statement on National Flag Day

7 January 2023

Today, Italy celebrates National Flag Day. The nation is celebrating the Tricolour, which was first created in Reggio Emilia in 1797 and has accompanied and inspired the Italian people on their journey over the last 226 years.

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President Meloni meets with President of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber

5 January 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the President of the European People’s Party and Chair of the Group of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber, at Palazzo Chigi.

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President Meloni’s statement on the organisation of crowds paying homage to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

5 January 2023

“I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who have allowed for thousands of faithful and citizens to be present during the days dedicated to paying homage to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and to attend his funeral, in perfect conditions: public security forces, Roma Capitale police, the fire brigade, healthcare professionals, the Civil Protection Department, volunteers and all those who have organised, worked for and contributed to this occasion, in accordance with the Vatican authorities in charge.”

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Flags on public buildings at half-mast for funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

4 January 2023

On the occasion of the solemn funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers has ordered Italian and European Union flags on public buildings throughout the country to fly at half-mast on 5 January 2023.

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Guido Castelli appointed Commissioner for post-earthquake reconstruction in central Italy

3 January 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, has signed a Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers appointing Senator Guido Castelli as the Commissioner for post-earthquake reconstruction in central Italy. The Government wishes Senator Castelli all the best with this challenging task, for which his experience as an administrator and his knowledge of the area will be invaluable. The Government thanks the outgoing Commissioner, Hon. Giovanni Legnini, who will continue as commissioner for Ischia, for his work to date.

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President Meloni pays homage to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

2 January 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, paid homage to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican this morning, together with Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers Alfredo Mantovano and Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida.

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President Meloni’s statement on vandalism of the Senate

2 January 2023

I stand with the President of the Senate and all senators and condemn today’s outrageous act of vandalism, which is incompatible with any civilised form of protest.

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President Meloni thanks Pope Francis for best wishes at Angelus 

1 January 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, thanks the Holy Father Pope Francis for the personal best wishes and for the words of affection for the Italian people during today’s Angelus address.