Italy and the broader European Union will no longer respond to US President Donald Trump’s social media provocations in order to prevent unnecessary friction among allies, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated in an interview with La Stampa. Tajani emphasized that the bedrock of transatlantic relations runs far deeper than the "colorful" posts of the US President. He reaffirmed that the United States remains an indispensable strategic partner for both Italy and Europe, noting that direct diplomatic channels with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio remain fully active in defense of shared democratic values.
Ahead of the upcoming summit in Ankara, the head of the Farnesina announced that Italy's military expenditure has reached 2.8% of GDP, arguing that developing an autonomous European defense capability is an urgent necessity to reinforce NATO with a robust continental pillar. Addressing the conflict in Ukraine, Tajani remarked that Vladimir Putin is visibly struggling and that continued support for Kyiv is vital to safeguarding European borders. Turning to the Middle East, he offered a joint Italian-French commitment for a new multilateral UN mission aimed at stabilizing Lebanon.
On domestic affairs, the Forza Italia leader reaffirmed his party’s identity as a Christian, liberal, and pro-market movement. Regarding economic policy, Tajani confirmed plans to mobilize over 1.7 trillion euros in private savings into major public infrastructure projects, a strategy designed to curb state expenditure and pave the way for tax cuts.