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Statement by the Palazzo Chigi Press Office

27 Settembre 2023

The news reported by the ‘La Repubblica’ newspaper, in relation to which an interview with the ‘Garante per l’infanzia’ [child protection authority] has also been published, according to which the new decree to be examined during today’s Council of Ministers meeting allegedly repeals the presumption of minor age in the event of doubt, is totally unfounded. In fact, in such cases, the presumption of minor age – art. 19-bis, paragraph 8, of legislative decree no. 142 of 2015 – remains unchanged: the assessment procedure is merely sped up on an exceptional basis should there be particularly large flows, and this is conducted under the supervision of the competent judicial authority. There is therefore no provision to reverse the burden of proof regarding children’s age ...

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Former Ilva steel plant in Taranto: Government meets with trade union organisations

27 Settembre 2023

The Government met with trade union organisations at Palazzo Chigi today, to discuss the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto. The meeting was attended by Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers Alfredo Mantovano, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, Minister of Labour and Social Policies Marina Calderone, Minister for European Affairs, Southern Italy, Cohesion Policy and the NRRP Raffaele Fitto, and the national leaders of trade union organisations FIM - CISL, FIOM – CGIL, UILM - UIL, UGL and USB.

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NRRP steering committee: meetings held at Palazzo Chigi

26 Settembre 2023

Meetings with organisations representing economic and social partners were held at Palazzo Chigi today, divided into five sector-specific sessions: the first meeting was with Confindustria, Ance, Confedilizia, Abi and Ania; the second with Federterziario, Confetra, Confservizi, Confprofessioni and Assoprofessioni; the third with Confapi, Confimi, Confcommercio, Confesercenti, Federdistribuzione and Conflavoro; the fourth with Alleanza Cooperative, UNicoop, Confartigianato, Cna, Casartigiani, UE.Coop, Forum Nazionale del Terzo Settore, Consiglio Nazionale Giovani; and the fifth and final meeting of the day was with CGIL, CISL, UIL e UGL, CONFSAL, CISAL and USB.

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President Meloni meets with President Macron

26 Settembre 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a long and cordial meeting with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, at Palazzo Chigi this afternoon. The two leaders discussed the main international issues, focusing particularly on management of the migration phenomenon and Europe’s economic priorities ahead of this Friday’s ‘Med 9’ Summit in Malta and the informal European Council meeting in Granada next week.

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President Meloni meets with Special government commissioner for the area of Caivano

25 Settembre 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the Special government commissioner for the redevelopment and regeneration of the area of Caivano, Fabio Ciciliano, at Palazzo Chigi this morning. The meeting reviewed the work that the Commissioner’s unit has carried out so far as well as the next measures in the pipeline.

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President Meloni meets with Special government commissioner for the flood-hit Emilia Romagna and Marche regions

25 Settembre 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the Special government commissioner for reconstruction in the flood-hit Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Marche regions, Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, at Palazzo Chigi today....

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NRRP steering committee meeting held at Palazzo Chigi, chaired by President Meloni

25 Settembre 2023

A steering committee meeting for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) was held at Palazzo Chigi this afternoon. The meeting, called by Minister for European Affairs, Southern Italy, Cohesion Policy and the NRRP Raffaele Fitto, was chaired by President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni and was also attended by Government Ministers and representatives of regional, provincial and municipal authorities. During the meeting, the progress of NRRP implementation was reviewed and an update was provided on the payment of the third instalment, amounting to EUR 18.5 billion, which should arrive in the coming days. There was also an update on the payment request for the fourth instalment, amounting to EUR 16.5 billion, which the Government sent to the European Commission on 22 September, and regarding an initial analysis of the milestones and targets to be met for the fifth instalment, also based on the proposed revision of the Plan. 

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Statement by President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni

24 Settembre 2023

I welcome with great interest French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for cooperation on the fight against illegal immigration. It is clear that Italy, France and the EU must act together to support migrants’ states of origin and to help states of transit dismantle criminal networks of human traffickers. This is the direction the Italian Government has already taken and wants to pursue together with European institutions and its European allies.

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President Meloni underlined Italy’s strategic commitment to partnership with African nations during her UNGA speech

22 Settembre 2023

Italy’s strategic commitment to partnership with African nations characterised President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni’s participation at the United Nations General Assembly. During her speech at the General Assembly, President Meloni underlined that Italy is paying particular attention to Africa, stating that this will also be the focus of the Italian G7 Presidency in 2024, with...