Here is the new team that will be submitted to the vote of the EU Parliament. Fitto will be the vice-president and will be responsible for Cohesion and Reforms. There are six vice-presidents in total. Here is the list of names
With a letter containing harsh accusations against von der Leyen, Breton resigns: "You asked France to withdraw my name". Macron changes horses and chooses Foreign Minister Séjourné. Tuesday's meeting for the…
Raffaele Fitto's nomination as European Commissioner is creating some headaches, especially for the possible role of executive vice president. The official confirmation of the portfolios will take place next week with hearings that could put the minister under pressure
What role will Raffaele Fitto have exactly in the new European Commission? For now, no one knows. But wouldn't it have been better to define the roles first and then the names of the Commissioners? The bureaucratic method of the EU is absurd
Prime Minister Meloni's mission to China fits into a very specific context: from 16 August the first EU duties against Beijing's biodiesel will begin, following Ursula von der Leyen's de-risking strategy. AND…
Giorgia Meloni shook Europe with her vote against von der Leyen, sparking concern and controversy. This crucial moment could mark the beginning of a dangerous isolation for Italy. The leader's next moves will be decisive to understand if the…
Wide-ranging interview with Stefano Silvestri, a great expert in geopolitics and military affairs and former President of the Iai. "Prime Minister Meloni made a mistake by excluding herself from the European government and above all by excluding Italy from the concession of the Greats. Trump has not…
Meloni missed the opportunity to leave the sovereignist forest to become a modern Conservative leader but will she have calculated the true consequences of her moves on the future of Italy?
Italy, France and Spain lead the rebound on European stock markets which appreciate the continuity of EU policy. American Big Tech is recovering after the collapses of recent days
Meloni's dissociation establishes the irrelevance of the Prime Minister and of Italy on the European level, for which our country will pay dearly. Meloni preferred to chase Salvini, with disappointing results. Consequences also on domestic politics?
With 401 votes in favour, Ursula passes the European Parliament exam and remains at the helm of the EU for 5 years but Meloni dissociates himself and isolates Italy in Europe
While we await the indications of the European Central Bank, the stock markets are rising in a session full of "irons in the fire" with politics in the foreground from one side of the ocean to the other. In Piazza Affari Unieuro is approaching prices…
Trial by fire today for Ursula von der Leyen who at 13pm will ask for the confidence of the European Parliament for an encore. You fear the snipers and cover yourself with the benevolence of the Greens without giving up negotiating with…
Roberta Metsola was re-elected president of the European Parliament with a broad bipartisan consensus, obtaining 562 votes in favor out of 699. Meanwhile, Ursula von der Leyen faces a crucial meeting with the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), but the group…
The ambiguity with which Giorgia Meloni (premier of Italy or leader of the European right?) acted at the top of the EU ended up humiliating Italy. In Europe the shell game doesn't work: Giorgia, think about it
EU appointments, green light for the agreement but without Italy. At the European Council, Prime Minister Meloni rejected the agreement reached between the People's Party, Socialists and Liberals: she abstained on the reconfirmation of Ursula von der Leyen as head of the Commission and voted...
The European nomination game officially opens in Brussels. Meloni rejected the agreement between the EPP, socialists and liberals on top jobs. Together with Italy, Hungary and Slovakia would also get in the way. Is our country at risk of isolation? The president…
These days we are all wondering about the consequences of Le Pen's possible success in the French elections, but the economist Veronica De Romanis pushes us to reflect on the harmful effects of Italy's failure to approve the ESM
Socialists, popular and liberals have found an agreement on top jobs which will be made official at the EU Council scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Von der Leyen will meet Meloni directly to talk about "portfolios"
The leaders of the 27 were unable to find a general agreement on the EU summits, all of which were postponed until the end of June. Michel: "Our duty to finish by the end of the month"
EU leaders meet for an informal dinner. Von der Leyen is the favorite to be reconfirmed, but the match on the "top jobs" could hold surprises. In the meantime, Prime Minister Meloni must resolve the issue of the ESM: the...
The choice of the new EU leaders after the vote on 8 and 9 June dominates the European scene on which the double French novelty with Le Pen's exploit and Macron's surprising move which has...
The German Chancellor and the French President may not vote for Ursula von der Leyen, given her recent rapprochement with Giorgia Meloni. Macron: “Kiev must be able to strike Russia”
Mario Draghi at the head of the EU (but not of the Commission) is the only card that Europe has today to regain authority in the world. And if Meloni launched her candidacy and forgot the disagreements of the past, she would acquire an international role...
Defense spending is starting to come into focus. The institutions are moving to organize funds and strategies in favor of Ukraine. Today could be a key day for the EU
The outgoing president announces the run for a second mandate at the helm of the European Commission. The nomination will have to be confirmed by the other EPP members in March
Faced with the tractor revolt, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture don't know which way to turn because they approved the European agricultural policy and above all because it was they and not the EU who raised taxes on farmers...
The president of the Commission will propose to the college of commissioners the withdrawal of the proposal on pesticides: "It has become a symbol of polarization". And she adds: “Incentives with subsidies to farmers"
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni returned with Ursula von der Leyen to the territories hit by the floods last May in Romagna. Protest chants: “Respect. The catwalks don't help"
The EU opens its doors to Ukraine and Moldova, bypassing the Hungarian Orban's veto - However, very close negotiations will be needed for Kiev's actual entry into the EU
The Prime Minister defends herself in the Chamber from accusations of wavering in Europe and goes on the attack, also stinging Draghi and then correcting herself - Let's hope it doesn't become an own goal for Italy
The European Commission returns to discuss the use of pesticides in agriculture. Glyphosate at the center of the evaluations
What's happening to Meloni? She is no longer the pro-Draghi prime minister of the first months at Palazzo Chigi but why? It is the ghosts of the past and the competition on Salvini's right that push her towards shores that risk isolating her...
The harsh reality of the endless landings of migrants shatters the demagoguery of the right and Meloni must begin to open his eyes while Salvini and Le Pen continue the waltz of demagogy, racism and populism
The visit to the Lampedusa hotspot by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and EU President Ursula von der Leyen has concluded. The Prime Minister: "From the EU a gesture of responsibility towards itself, joint efforts are needed". von der Leyen: "Italy is not alone, fighting against…
The squeeze from Paris and Berlin puts Italy in difficulty, which has often circumvented the Dublin rules which oblige the country of first arrival to identify and detain landed migrants - Too much optimism in Von der's words...
In his latest State of the Union speech for this legislature von der Leyen claims the results achieved, looks to the future (and to a reconfirmation) and relaunches on artificial intelligence: "EU Pillar"
The race for the seat of NATO secretary general is in full swing: the Englishman Wallace in pole position - Italy could obtain the leadership of the Military Committee for Admiral Cavo Dragone
The Chinese president met Macron and von der Leyen on a mission to Beijing. Xi: "No to the use of nuclear and chemical weapons". von der Leyen warns Beijing: "Do not supply weapons to Russia". Moscow" There are no prospects for a solution…
Signed a new agreement between the EU and the UK on Northern Ireland which provides for a green lane for some goods directed from the United Kingdom to Northern Ireland - Sunak: "Decisive turning point" - von der Leyen: "It protects the single market"
More state aid and a European sovereign wealth fund to be built in the coming months is the recipe for improving European industrial competitiveness launched by President von der Leyen
"Let's pool 2% of GDP to challenge American industry": this is the French President's innovative proposal to Europe that has already received Ursula's openness
Meeting between Meloni and von der Leyen at Palazzo Chigi in view of the EU Council in February - "Condemnation of what happened in Brazil" - The President of the EU Council recalls David Sassoli
Long applause for the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella at the Prima della Scala. Also present were the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the President of the Senate Ignazio La Russa and Ursula Von der Lyen of the European Commission. Someone from the audience has…
The eighth package of sanctions approved today by the EU also includes the price cap on oil - von der Leyen: "Ready to talk about a temporary ceiling on the price of gas used to generate energy" - Supplies from Russia have resumed…
Clear speech by the President of the Commission Von der Leyen who in Strasbourg takes stock of the situation on the state of the EU: gas, debt, hydrogen and the EU plan against expensive energy at the center
The German finance minister: "We want to extend it to as many countries as possible". - von der Leyen pushes gas prices to the roof and Moscow replies: "No more supplies" and Gazprom does not reopen the North Stream
Green light from the European Commission on Ukraine's candidacy as an EU country. Ok also to Moldova, Georgia only if it respects the conditions
Von der Leyen anticipates some points of the new REPowerEU plan: "We will produce green hydrogen in the EU to replace up to 50 billion cubic meters of Russian gas a year"
The European Commission has paid Italy the first installment of the resources destined for Italy under the Next Generation Eu. Von der Leyen: "The Plan is the opportunity of a generation"
The president of the EU commission, von der Leyen to Bucha: "Here our humanity has been destroyed" - The forms for EU entry delivered to Zelensky
New massacre of civilians in Ukraine: at least 50 dead - There is "argument" over the paternity of the missiles - The attack comes the day after Moscow's exclusion from the Human Rights Council
Third round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations concluded with small positive signs on humanitarian corridors - Video call between the USA, France, UK and Germany - The sirens sound again in Kiev
Brussels presented a plan that aims to make the EU more competitive and independent on chips. Here's everything you need to know
Speaking at the European Parliament, where she quoted Bebe Vio, the president of the commission announced the creation of a European army and also of a common intelligence: "Summit with Macron". Mattarella: "Europe make her voice heard"
The "Fit For 55" plan sets ambitious goals to save Europe from environmental catastrophe. From industry to agriculture everyone has to review their plans for the coming decades
The ceremony in a highly symbolic place like Cinecittà - Draghi: "It is the dawn of the recovery of our economy, the challenge now is to spend the funds well and spend them honestly" - von der Leyen: "Ambitious and far-sighted plan, you have the support…
The EU Commission has promoted Italy by assigning an A to all items except one: costs, which instead received a B - On 22 June von Der Leyen in Rome for the final ok
The errors on vaccines and the incident at Erdogan's house testify that, without Merkel, now close to leaving the scene, Europe has a leadership vacuum that Macron alone cannot fill: a new guide of authority and prestige of…
After the Ankara sofagate, President Michel tries in vain to justify himself but Von der Leyen does not answer his phone and the collection of signatures increases in the European Parliament to oust the unworthy President of the European Council whose…
The Prime Minister defines the Turkish leader as a "dictator" and condemns the humiliation inflicted on von der Leyen - Ankara replies by summoning the Italian ambassador - European revolt against the cowardly Michel
"It's Europe's time. On December 27, 28 and 29, vaccination will begin throughout the EU", announced the president of the EU commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
The president of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, anticipated that the first 27 billion of the SURE program will arrive today, 10 October - Minister Catalfo: Refinancing for layoffs, possible extension of the block on layoffs - Refreshments…
Contrary to what Von der Leyen herself anticipated in recent days, the Brussels plan does not impose any obligation on relocations and does not cancel the rule on the "country of entry" envisaged by the Dublin Regulation
In her first speech on the state of the Union, the president of the European Commission also said that "all countries must have a minimum wage" - Recovery fund: "37% of investments will be allocated to the Green Deal and 20% to…
A few hours from the EU Council, the commission proposes recovery funds and bond issues to raise 320 billion to be used for loans and programs - Merkel: "Eurobonds need too much time, but Germany is ready to increase EU contributions"
Von der Leyen recommends that countries communicate with each other and with Brussels - As for the new budget, "we need a new Marshall Plan" - Dombrovskis is also open to Eurobonds: 1500 billion are needed
In an interview with "Bild", the number one of the European Commission also advises not to book "summer holidays" for the moment - An anti-Covid vaccine possible by 2020 - Hungary risks sanctions
The Government launches new aid, immediately transferring 4,3 billion to the Municipalities - But in the meantime the minister replies harshly to the president of the EU Commission, who had reduced the coronabonds: "Europe is up to it, we need the Marshall plan". Half reverse of the Von der Leyen
After the ECB bazooka, another step forward for Europe against the Coronavirus: stop to the Stability Pact and open negotiations on Mes funds and on the launch of Eurobonds
Von der Leyen announces the decision to lock down the external borders of the Schengen area for 30 days: few exceptions - The goal is to prevent the entry of new infected people, but also to save the internal circulation of goods
If the words of Von der Leyen ("Whatever is necessary") are followed by deeds, a new season could finally open for Europe and the fiscal union would be less distant - What can change for Europe and the USA in the wake of the Coronavirus emergency .
Heart-pounding session in Piazza Affari which, after reaching very high peaks (+17%), retraces in the wake of Wall Street but closes with a rise of 7,12% - Bper, Recordati, Azimut and Hera the best stocks - E Wall Street…
The plan that the Commission will present to the European Parliament on Tuesday also includes easing the rules on state aid - The goal is to have zero emissions by 2050
The European Parliament gives the green light to the new Commission, which takes office on December XNUMXst - The new president wants to give more time and space for investments, complete the banking union and change the approach to migrants - A thousand billion for the New…
In this editorial video, Gianfranco Borghini talks about which direction the policies of the new European Commission and the "Green New Deal" of the Conte 2 government should take in order not to betray the requests of the young people of "Fridays For Future"
INTERVIEW WITH MASSIMO TAVONI, professor of Climate Change Economics at the Milan Polytechnic - One million young people demonstrate against climate change in the squares of Italy, but in fact the results are scarce even if "there are some positive signs,…
Less austerity and more development - The European Union is preparing to change the fiscal rules and a document being examined by Ecofin on Saturday relaunches the unbundling of investments from spending constraints as long as they are linked to EU objectives
