Italy is a parliamentary republic with a head of government - the prime minister - appointed by the president and a head of state - the president. The Parliament is composed of 2 houses: the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic.

Italy is a member of the eurozone since 1 January 1999 and of the Schengen area since 26 October 1997. There are 75&nbsp;members of the European Parliament from Italy.

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Giuseppe CONTE, Italian Prime Minister, is the seventeenth EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs, in plenary session in Strasbourg.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things: turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees, appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.

Debate on the Future of Europe with Giuseppe CONTE, Italian Prime Minister

President Roberta Metsola meets with the Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and addresses the boards of agriculture sector organisations Coldiretti and Confagricoltura. She also speaks at an event organised by Formiche and addresses the opening of the Sigma Summit

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy)

The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Milan and participates in the event ‘Sport as a Key Factor in European Policy: The Impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on our Society’. Twenty years after Turin 2006, the event celebrates the return of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics to Europe. In the afternoon, in the Council Room of ICE - Agency for the Promotion Abroad and Internationalisation of Italian Businesses, President Metsola participates in a meeting with business representatives and trade associations to discuss the issues of simplification and competitiveness.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Milan (Italy)

The President of the European Parliament Roberta METSOLA participates in the International Organised Crime Conference in Messina (Italy). It stems from the need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation among the key institutional players involved in the fight against organized crime, which is increasingly characterized by transnational dimensions, economic interconnections, and advanced technological tools.
The conference will be divided into three thematic sessions, addressing, among other things, the harmonization of European criminal justice systems, the new frontiers of mafia crime (such as cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence), and the risks associated with the illicit use of European funds, including the PNRR.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the International Organised Crime Conference in Messina (Italy)

During her official visit to Rimini, Italy, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will take part in the Conference “New bricks for Europe” at the Rimini Meeting 2025. As part of the same visit, she will also meet with the San Patrignano community, which supports people affected by drug addiction and social marginalization, underlining the importance of solidarity and inclusion in addressing today’s social challenges.

The visit takes place in the framework of the 46th edition of the Rimini Meeting, held under the title “In the vacant places we will build with new bricks.”

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the Rimini Meeting in Rimini (Italy)

The Marisa Bellisario Award, often called the "Oscar for Women" in Italy, is a prestigious Italian award presented annually to women who have excelled in various fields like management, science, the economy, and social life, both nationally and internationally. It was established in 1989 in memory of Marisa Bellisario, a pioneering female manager. The award ceremony takes place in Rome. 
The award is given by the Marisa Bellisario Foundation and Confindustria, and it recognizes women who have made significant contributions and achievements in their respective fields.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives the ‘Mela d’Oro’ award during the 37th Edition of the Marisa Bellisario Foundation Award Ceremony

During her official visit to Italy, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola engages with key economic, scientific and civic institutions, underlining the European Union’s connection to local innovation, industry, and cultural heritage.

In Bologna, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola delivers a keynote address at a Confindustria event, highlighting the importance of European support for Italy’s industrial base. Confindustria, representing over 150,000 businesses and 5.3 million workers, plays a crucial role in aligning national enterprise with the EU’s competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation agenda. Metsola’s participation reaffirms the need for ongoing dialogue between political institutions and industry. At the Tecnopolo Bologna CNR, she visits one of Italy’s most advanced research hubs, co-funded by EU regional development resources. Home to the Leonardo supercomputer, the centre showcases Europe’s digital and scientific ambition and its impact on sectors like automation, medical tech, agri-food and environmental monitoring. In Lesignana, Metsola tours the 4 Madonne Cheese Factory, a leading Parmigiano Reggiano cooperative producing over 40,000 wheels annually. Her visit recognises the economic and cultural importance of traditional food production and highlights the link between EU quality standards and regional excellence. Finally, at the Collegio Europeo di Parma, the President of the European Parliament delivers a speech titled “L’Europa è nelle mani degli Europei” and receives the Pico della Mirandola Prize, an award celebrating civic, cultural, and democratic leadership. Her recognition affirms her commitment to European unity and democratic values in a time of evolving global challenges.

In Parma, President Metsola meets local industry leaders. In Turin, she visits the Aerospace District Piemonte, addresses an event at Politecnico di Torino and also addresses the Obama Leadership Network’s inaugural ‘Europe Regional Reunion virtual event’. In Milan EP President participates in a discussion at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. In Bergamo, she visits the Kilometro Rosso innovation distric

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Italy

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Italian President Sergio MATTARELLA. He an Italian politician and jurist who has served as the president of Italy since 2015. He is the longest-serving president in the history of the Italian Republic.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Italian President Sergio MATTARELLA

The president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is in Rome to celebrate the anniversary of Alcide De Gasperi’s passing. In honour of the noble father of Christian Democracy, the foundation that bears his name is organizing a series of events to be attended by Italian and foreign institutional guests.

The 2024 was decreed “De Gasperi year” by the De Gasperi Foundation, established in 1982 to gather the legacy of the Italian statesman. On the 70th anniversary of his death, a commemorative event has been organized at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome to be attended by, among others, the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates at the Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Alcide De Gasperi's Passing

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at Mattei Plan and Global Gateway: A new Model for Europe-Africa Relation.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Rome (Italy) - Participation to the opening ceremony of Sigma Central Europe, major globale

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Rome (Italy) - Meeting with Confagricoltura, General Confederation of Italian Agriculture

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Rome (Italy) - Meeting with Roberto GUALTIERI, Mayor of Rome

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Rome (Italy) - Speech at the Formiche European Dinner

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Rome (Italy) - Address to the Board of Coldiretti, Italian agricultural trade association

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Milan (Italy) - Meeting with the Presidents and Representatives of Business Associations

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Milan (Italy) - Meeting with Liliana SEGRE, Senator for Life of Italy

This News items shows extracts from the participation of EP President Roberta METSOLA to the opening ceremony of Sigma Central Europe. SiGMA Central Europe is a regional iGaming event offering insights into regulation, tech solutions, and networking for Central European markets. It stands as a major global event organizer in the iGaming. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): extracts from the participation to the opening ceremony of Sigma Central Europe, major global event organizer in the iGaming

EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a speech at the Sigma Central Europe. SiGMA Central Europe is a regional iGaming event offering insights into regulation, tech solutions, and networking for Central European markets. It stands as a major global event organizer in the iGaming. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): opening speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the Sigma Central Europe

EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with Confagricoltura, the largest collective organisation of farmers in Italy, representing 60% of the country’s territory, 70% of agri-food turnover and 34% of Italian farmers.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): meeting with Confagricoltura, General Confederation of Italian Agriculture

EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with Roberto GUALTIERI, Mayor of Rome, on the occasion of her official visit.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): meeting with Roberto GUALTIERI, Mayor of Rome

EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a speech at the Formiche European Gala, in Rome. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at Formiche European Gala

On the occasion of her official visit to Rome, Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with the Italian agriculture trade association Coldiretti. Representing and providing assistance to Italian agriculture, the Italian organisation Coldiretti based its claims and actions on farmers' incomes. The success of its supply chain contracts for cereals, tomatoes and tobacco has made its reputation. This news item shows arrival of President Metsola, extracts from her speech and cutaways of the event.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): extracts from the address to the Board of Coldiretti, Italian agricultural trade association

This infoclip shows different public and private buildings of the city of Milan (Italy).

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