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President Meloni’s condolences on the passing of Koyo Kouoh

10 May 2025

I express my deepest condolences for the sudden and premature passing of Koyo Kouoh, curator of the 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition, on which she was working with great passion. Her passing leaves a void in the world of contemporary art: my sympathy goes to her family, friends, collaborators and colleagues.

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Leaders’ meeting on peace and security for Ukraine

10 May 2025

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, participated via video link in today’s leaders’ meeting on support for Ukraine and the ongoing efforts to reach a just and lasting peace, able to ensure its sovereignty and security. The meeting provided an opportunity to reiterate the urgent need for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, reaffirming the expectation for Russia to respond positively to President Trump’s appeal and concretely demonstrate its willingness to build peace, as Ukraine has already done. During the discussion, the importance of the major event in support of Kyiv that Italy will be hosting in July was also reiterated: the Ukraine Recovery Conference at the level of Heads of State and Government.

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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with Chancellor Merz

9 May 2025

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz. As well as providing President Meloni with the opportunity to once again wish Chancellor Merz all the best with his work, the call allowed for an exchange of views on the main international and European issues, starting with the revitalisation of European competitiveness, in particular in the automotive industry, and migration management.

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Ceremony to mark day of remembrance for victims of terrorism

9 May 2025

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, attended this morning’s ceremony at the Chamber of Deputies to mark the day of remembrance dedicated to victims of terrorism and political violence.

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President Meloni meets with the new Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic

8 May 2025

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the new Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic, Tilman Fertitta, at Palazzo Chigi today.

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President Meloni’s letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

8 May 2025

President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni’s letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

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Government meets with trade unions on workplace health and safety

8 May 2025

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, chaired a meeting between the Government and trade union organisations at Palazzo Chigi today, held to outline proposals and initiatives regarding workplace health and safety.

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President Meloni’s Question Time in the Senate

7 May 2025

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, responded to the points raised by the Senate during today’s Question Time session.

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Statement by President Meloni on election of Friedrich Merz

6 May 2025

Congratulations to Friedrich Merz on his election as German Federal Chancellor. The collaboration between Italy and Germany is fundamental to address the challenges of the current international context. I am certain we will be able to achieve important results together, not only at bilateral level but also at EU, G7 and NATO level and with regard to the main international issues. [...]