«The celebration of Independence Day gives me the opportunity to extend to you, Mr. President, and to the American people – our friends – the warmest congratulations of the Italian Republic, as well as my own personal ones. For Italy, the United States is an irreplaceable partner. Our solid bilateral relations and our extraordinarily intense politi...
READ MOREThe recent citizenship reform decree "has drawn significant interest and sparked discussion within Italian communities." For this reason, "the conversation that will take place within your Council will certainly be valuable and worth close attention, as it may lead to thoughtful evaluation, and perhaps even some reconsideration, of the issues that...
READ MOREThere is and should always be a mutual and respectful enrichment between the European Union and the United States, President Sergio Mattarella told a delegation of the National American Italian Foundation on Wednesday. "What has developed between the United States and Europe is a relationship of mutual and respectful enrichment, of restitution, a...
READ MOREPresident of the Republic Sergio Mattarella has awarded 29 Certificates of Honor of "Alfiere della Repubblica" to young individuals who, in 2024, distinguished themselves in studies, cultural, scientific, artistic, and sports activities, in volunteer work, or carried out acts inspired by civic sense, altruism, and solidarity. Alongside individual a...
READ MOREThe presidents of Italy and Slovenia on Saturday attended official ceremonies to inaugurate the European Capital of Culture, shared between Gorizia and Nova Gorica. In a historic first, two towns from neighbouring countries - Gorizia in northeastern Italy and Nova Gorica in western Slovenia - joined forces to share the status of European Capital of...
READ MOREPresident Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic has awarded thirty-one Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic to citizens who have distinguished themselves in promoting dialogue among peoples, combating gender violence, fostering ethical entrepreneurship, demonstrating active commitment despite disabilities, assisting incarcerated individuals,...
READ MORETen years ago, on January 31, 2015, Sergio Mattarella was first elected President of the Italian Republic. Seven years later, he would be re-elected with even greater support and a higher profile. The role of the President of the Republic requires someone who unites, not divides, someone who keeps the delicate balances of democracy intact rather th...
READ MOREItalian President Sergio Mattarella delivered his traditional end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, highlighting the critical issues facing Italy and the world. The central theme of his speech was the urgent call for peace amid a year marked by escalating global tensions and persistent conflicts. With particular reference to the ongoing war in...
READ MOREThe President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump. «Please receive my most cordial wishes of success for your new term in office as the President of the United States of America. Our Countries are united by indissoluble bonds of friendship and collaborat...
READ MOREA special toast to the 100th anniversary of the Chianti Classico Consortium, which protects one of Italy’s most beautiful territories, enclosed in the hills drawn by the Renaissance soul of Florence and the medieval soul of Siena: was celebrated, yesterday, at the Quirinale Palace, in Rome, by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarell...
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