Tag: Sergio Mattarella

Friday, July 7th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Italian President arrives in Paraguay

Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrived Thursday in Paraguay on a state visit, it was reported in Asunción. It is the first official visit of a President of the Italian Republic to Paraguay. Earlier in his South American tour, the European leader had been touring Chilean Patagonia.
Monday, January 31st 2022 - 09:26 UTC
Mattarella chosen for second term as President of Italy

The 80-year-old Sergio Mattarella has been picked Saturday for a second term as Italy's president after several black-smoke sessions over the past week. The Sicilian leader, who had insisted he did not want another seven years in office, is to be sworn in this coming Thursday.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:32 UTC
Politicians and industry leaders pay tribute to Fiat-Chrysler's CEO Marchionne

The former chief executive of carmaker Fiat-Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has died in hospital in Zurich aged 66. He was replaced four days ago when his health worsened following complications from surgery on his right shoulder.
Friday, June 1st 2018 - 07:09 UTC
Different flavors, but Italian pizza: coalition government takes office this Friday

A coalition government has been agreed in Italy, ending months of uncertainty in the EU's fourth-biggest economy. Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte presented his list of ministers to President Sergio Mattarella for the second time in a week and the new government will be sworn in this Friday, June first.
Wednesday, May 30th 2018 - 09:18 UTC
Italian lawmakers demand EU budget commissioner be forced out of office

Senior Italian politicians on Tuesday called for EU budget commissioner Gunther Oettinger to resign over an “absurd” comment in which he voiced the hope that the country's poor economic situation will keep populist parties out of government.
Tuesday, May 29th 2018 - 08:11 UTC
Italy's Mattarella appoints ex IMF interim prime minister and quells the situation... for now

Italy's president set the country on a path back to fresh elections on Monday, appointing a former International Monetary Fund official as interim prime minister with the task of planning for snap polls and to pass the next budget. The decision to appoint Carlo Cottarelli to form a stopgap administration sets the stage for elections that are likely to be fought over Italy's role in the European Union and the euro zone, a prospect that is rattling global financial markets.
Monday, May 28th 2018 - 07:01 UTC
“Institutional crisis” in Italy: the Euro at the heart of the powers dispute

The leader of Italy's biggest political party has called for the president to be impeached after he vetoed a choice for finance minister. Luigi Di Maio of the populist Five Star Party said President Sergio Mattarella had caused an “institutional crisis”.
Tuesday, May 8th 2018 - 08:38 UTC
Italy: president proposes neutral government followed by fresh elections in 2019

President Sergio Mattarella on Monday suggested the formation of a 'neutral' government to rule until the end of this year after a third round of consultations failed to produce to way out of Italy's post-election political deadlock.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:57 UTC
Macri receives Italian president to boost “unique” links and EU/Mercosur talks

President Mauricio Macri met on Monday midday with his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, who is in Buenos Aires on the first official visit by an Italian president to Argentina in 16 years. The two leaders underlined the unique links between Italy and Argentina and announced the re-launching of diplomatic and trade relations.
Monday, December 12th 2016 - 14:18 UTC
Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni is Italy's new Prime Minister

State President Sergio Mattarella commissioned the 62-year-old Social Democrat to form a new government. Gentiloni said his nomination was a “great honor,” which he wanted to fulfill with “consciousness of responsibility and dignity.” It is unclear whether he will remain in office until spring 2018.