247 million from EIB, CDP, Unicredit and SACE for modernisation and safety on A32 Motorway

The European Investment Bank, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, UniCredit, SACE and Società Italiana per il Traforo Autostradale del Frejus S.p.A (SITAF) have concluded an agreement for the provision of a total of € 247 Million for modernisation and safety on the A32 Motorway connecting north-western Italy with France via the Frejus tunnel (T4). The A32 Read more about 247 million from EIB, CDP, Unicredit and SACE for modernisation and safety on A32 Motorway[…]

Italy’s third payment request and targeted revision of its recovery and resilience plan

The European Union has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of 54 milestones and targets linked to Italy’s third payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. On 30 December 2022, Italy submitted to the European Union a third payment request based on the milestones and targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision. After assessing Read more about Italy’s third payment request and targeted revision of its recovery and resilience plan[…]

Wildfires in Greece: EU mobilises air and ground firefighting assistance

As tens of wildfires continue to spread across Greece, the European Union is deploying four Canadair firefighting planes from France and Italy together with three firefighting teams from Poland, Romania and Slovakia. This means a total of 220 firefighters and 65 vehicles. In addition, three pre-deployed ground firefighting teams from Romania, Bulgaria and Malta are Read more about Wildfires in Greece: EU mobilises air and ground firefighting assistance[…]

European Union approves € 89.5 Million Italian measure under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support 3Sun’s solar panel plant expansion

The European Union has approved a € 89.5 Million Italian measure made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the expansion of 3Sun’s solar panel plant in Catania, Sicily. 3Sun is part of the Enel Group The measure will contribute to the Eu’s strategic objectives relating to the European Green Deal and to Read more about European Union approves € 89.5 Million Italian measure under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support 3Sun’s solar panel plant expansion[…]

Political agreement on a comprehensive partnership package into European Union and Tunisia

On 16 July 2023, the President Ursula von der Leyen, the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in a Team Europe spirit, alongside the President of Tunisia, Kais Saied have agreed to implement the comprehensive partnership package announced jointly on 11 June 2023. In Tunis, they witnessed the signature Read more about Political agreement on a comprehensive partnership package into European Union and Tunisia[…]

Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU

Speech by the President Von Der Leyen Dear Chancellor, Honourable Members, We are looking forward to the German Presidency. Presidencies of the Council are not something you can pick and choose; ther are scheduled according to a strictly defined rota And Germany’s turn has in fact come at a time that could not be any Read more about Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU[…]

Speech by President Von der Leyen at the European Plenary on the EU coordinated action to combat the Coronavirus pandemic and its consequences

Dear President, Honourable Members, there are no words that can do justice to Europe’s pain or to all those suffering across the World. (…) Honourable Members, you cannot overcome a pandemic of this speed or this scale without the truth. The truth about everything: the numbers, the science, the outlook – but also about our Read more about Speech by President Von der Leyen at the European Plenary on the EU coordinated action to combat the Coronavirus pandemic and its consequences[…]

The European Union approves italian support scheme for production and supply of medical equipment and masks during Coronavirus outbreak

The European Union has approved a € 50 Million italian aid scheme to support the production and supply of medical devices, such as ventilators, and personal protection equipment, such as masks, goglees, gowns and safety suits. The scheme, that will help Italy provide the necessary medical treatment to those infected, while protecting healthcare operators and Read more about The European Union approves italian support scheme for production and supply of medical equipment and masks during Coronavirus outbreak[…]

European guidelines for border measures to protect health and keep goods and essential services available

This week the European Union presented guidelines to Member States on health-related border management measures in the context of the COVID-19 emergency. The aim is to protect citizens’ health, ensure the right treatment of people who do have to travel, and make sure essential goods and services remain available. The President Von Der Leyen said: Read more about European guidelines for border measures to protect health and keep goods and essential services available[…]

Videoconference between President Von Der Leyen and President of the Council of Ministers Conte

President Von Der Leyen, following a preliminar conversation with President Conte and the extraordinary video-meeting of the European Council, expressed appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the Italian Government and recognized the social and economic burden the current crisis imposes to the population. It has been an exchanged views on outcomes of the EUCO teleconference Read more about Videoconference between President Von Der Leyen and President of the Council of Ministers Conte[…]

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