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‘Ukraine electricity emergency’ working group meets at Palazzo Chigi
The ‘Ukraine electricity emergency’ working group, which was desired by President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni and has already been operational since the beginning of December, met this morning at Palazzo Chigi. The working group, coordinated by Undersecretaries of State Alfredo Mantovano and Giovanbattista Fazzolari, is attended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security and the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, together with the Civil Protection Department and Terna, Italy’s national electricity grid operator.
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President Meloni meets with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, at Palazzo Chigi. During the particularly cordial meeting, the two Heads of Government discussed the comprehensive bilateral agenda between Italy and Japan, including cooperation in the fields of politics, economics and trade, culture and security. They also had an in-depth exchange of views on the G7 work programme, in the context both of the Japanese Presidency (2023) and subsequent Italian Presidency (2024) of the Group and of the major global challenges.
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President Meloni received in audience by the Holy Father Pope Francis
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, was received in audience by the Holy Father Pope Francis at the Vatican Apostolic Palace today. The President of the Council of Ministers subsequently met with His Holiness' Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, accompanied by the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher.
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Meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, at Palazzo Chigi. After their meeting in Brussels during the President of the Council of Ministers’ first foreign visit, today’s meeting, which was also attended by Minister Raffaele Fitto, provided an excellent opportunity to exchange views ahead of the special European Council meeting to be held on 9-10 February, which will particularly focus on the economy and migration. With regard to economic recovery, the Italian Government’s commitment to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (‘NRRP’) was also reaffirmed. During the meeting, the two leaders also shared their condemnation of the violent acts in Brazil and their solidarity with the country’s democratic institutions. They also expressed satisfaction regarding the signing of the EU-NATO joint declaration, scheduled for tomorrow in Brussels.
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President Meloni on the storming of institutional buildings in Brazil
“The events in Brazil cannot leave us indifferent. The images of institutional buildings being stormed are unacceptable and incompatible with any form of democratic dissent. A return to normality is urgently needed and we express solidarity with the Brazilian Institutions.” tweeted the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni.
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President Meloni’s statement on National Flag Day
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
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
“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
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.