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With the launch of the Vega-C rocket, which put the Sentinel1 C satellite into orbit, Italy has reaffirmed its leading role in the European space sector. This success is thanks to the work of top players such as Avio and Thales Alenia Space, confirming that our nation is one of the few in the world to have autonomous space access, which is strategic for our competitiveness and security. This achievement is a celebration of Italian talent and the value of international cooperation. The Government strongly supports the development of the space sector, which is a key domain for Italy’s geopolitical reach and its technological and industrial future.

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The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. During the call, President Meloni reiterated the comprehensive support that Italy provides and will continue to provide to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, with the goal of building a just peace. The two leaders also had an exchange of views on upcoming diplomatic initiatives, also in view of the next European Council. In closing, President Meloni recalled Italy’s commitment to organising the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome in 2025.

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The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the newly appointed Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, Raffaele Fitto, at Palazzo Chigi today. It was President Meloni’s first time meeting with Raffaele Fitto in his new capacity as European Commission Vice-President. The meeting focused on the European Commission’s future challenges, starting with the implementation of long-term reforms and investments that can help boost European growth. President Meloni provided assurance that Italy would pragmatically contribute to the Commission’s work over the next five years.

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The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, and the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, met today at Palazzo Chigi.

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The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the Commander General of the Carabinieri Corps, Salvatore Luongo, at Palazzo Chigi today. The meeting was the first since General Luongo was appointed by the Council of Ministers, and President Meloni wished him all the best in his new position. On behalf of the Government, she also expressed gratitude for the role the Carabinieri have always played in protecting the safety of Italians, both at home and abroad.

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The inaugural meeting of the Strategic Committee for the Meloni Government’s new MedOr Project was held at Palazzo Chigi today. The project involves the Leonardo Foundation becoming a ‘Foundation for Italy’, with the aim of teaming up in the interest of the nation. The MedOr Foundation has strengthened its mission through the direct involvement of key companies in which the Italian State holds an interest (CDP, Enel, Eni, Fs, Fincantieri, Poste Italiane, Snam, and Terna), in order to play an increasingly proactive role in supporting Italy’s soft power.

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Tommaso Foti has been sworn in as Minister by President of the Republic Mattarella, and I wish to offer him sincere congratulations, both personally and on behalf of the entire Government. Tommaso is a highly experienced and capable politician and one of Fratelli d’Italia’s most valuable assets today. He has a long parliamentary career behind him, and as parliamentary group leader for Fratelli d’Italia at the Chamber of Deputies, he has shown his value and expertise during this legislative term, guiding the main majority party at Montecitorio. He is a committed, passionate and consistent party member who, from a very young age, has devoted his life to serving his community and the nation. Minister Foti takes over from Raffaele Fitto, the newly appointed Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, and I am sure he will work with the same determination and meticulousness, for the good of Italy and Italians.

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The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation this afternoon with the incoming President of the European Council, António Costa, following today’s handover ceremony with the outgoing President, Charles Michel.

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The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech at today’s signing ceremony in Bari for the ‘Development and Cohesion Agreement’ between the Italian Government and the Apulia Region.