Meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia
NULLPEN · Source published 10/5/2026, 5:09:11 PM UTCThe President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, at Palazzo Chigi today. The two leaders agreed on the objective of elevating the bilateral partnership to strategic status through the forthcoming adoption of an Action Plan focusing on priority sectors such as defence, energy, connectivity, research and innovation, and culture. The conversation provided an opportunity to discuss the priorities for the next European Council meeting, starting with the strengthening of the Union’s competitiveness and a structural reduction in energy costs for households and businesses. In this regard, President Meloni highlighted the recent initiatives put forward by Italy, along with other Member States, for a more pragmatic European approach to the energy transition and industrial policy. It was also stressed that the next Multiannual Financial Framework must provide for adequate resources for both the new priorities of the Union and traditional policies, such as cohesion and agriculture. Lastly, the two leaders discussed m…
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