Tag: Matteo Renzi

Thursday, June 2nd 2016 - 07:13 UTC
Europe opens the longest tunnel in the world, 57km, under the Swiss Alps

The world's longest tunnel officially opened on Wednesday, with the trailblazing rail passage under the Swiss Alps aiming to ease transit through the heart of Europe. With political unity on the continent shaken by a massive influx of migrants and the looming threat of Britain's EU departure, Swiss president Johann Schneider-Ammann said the tunnel would “join the people and the economies” of Europe.
Wednesday, February 24th 2016 - 06:54 UTC
Despite Malvinas, “we want to accord and collaborate with the UK” to the benefit of both countries

Argentine president Mauricio Macri said he wants to reach an agreement with the UK that will enable collaboration in areas of mutual interest, despite the dispute over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, although 'we will never drop Argentina's historic claim on the issue'.
Friday, February 19th 2016 - 04:35 UTC
Macri and Renzi vow to promote bilateral trade and Italian investments in Argentina

President Mauricio Macri and visiting Italian premier Matteo Renzi vowed to “re-launch bilateral relations”, and emphasized the Italian interest in participating in energy, transport, gas and technology projects in the country which has become home to one of the largest Italian migrations.
Thursday, January 28th 2016 - 06:19 UTC
Iran says economic growth crucial to defeating extremism in the Middle East

Generating economic growth in the Middle East is crucial to defeating extremism, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said putting forward his country as a regional trade hub and pillar of stability. Rouhani is on a four-day trip to Italy and France, looking to rebuild Iranian relations with the West some two weeks after financial sanctions on Tehran were rolled back following the implementation of its nuclear deal with world powers.
Thursday, December 24th 2015 - 08:08 UTC
Italy's PM Rienzi looks to Spain and warns about the results of austerity in political systems

After Spain's elections on Sunday left the ruling Popular Party and president Mariano Rajoy well short of an absolute majority, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi argued this showed Europe does not want austerity, and those who apply them, even successful, are knocked out politically.
Friday, June 12th 2015 - 05:24 UTC
Pope tells Putin “a sincere and great effort” was needed for peace in Ukraine

Barely a few days after Europe’s most powerful leaders presented a common front on Russian sanctions; President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia landed in Italy and met privately with Pope Francis at the Vatican, his second audience with the pope in the past 18 months.
Monday, September 1st 2014 - 10:30 UTC
Dragui's announcement on fiscal stimulus cause German concern

A German news magazine reported on Sunday that Chancellor Angela Merkel is unhappy with European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi for apparently proposing a greater emphasis on fiscal stimulus over austerity in order to boost growth in Europe.
Monday, February 24th 2014 - 06:45 UTC
Italy experiments with a new prime minister and 16-member cabinet

Center-left leader Matteo Renzi took office on Saturday as Italy's youngest prime minister, facing pressure to show immediate results after he forced out his predecessor over the slow pace of economic reforms.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 23:15 UTC
Italian prime minister designate expects a parliament confidence vote on Monday

Italian Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi said he expected his new government to be in place in time for a formal vote of confidence in parliament on Monday, after he wrapped up consultations with the main political parties.
Monday, February 17th 2014 - 09:27 UTC
Italy expected to have a new centre-left government with maverick mayor Renzi

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano summoned Matteo Renzi to a meeting on Monday at which he is expected to ask the centre-left leader to form a government that must overhaul one of the most troubled economies in the Euro zone.