BRUSSELS — If Europe wants to avoid a trade war with Donald Trump, it has to buy more from the U.S., boost defense budgets and deregulate to make the EU economy stronger, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told POLITICO.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on support for Ukraine, Politico reports. During the talks, Rubio insisted that the US "won't give up on Ukraine.

Italian foreign minister slams ICC's "peculiar" attitude in Libyan suspect case, Abruzzo ski resort cracks down on day-trippers after being overrun by crowds, and more news from Italy on Friday.

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Saturday told his Russian counterpart that Italy was no one's enemy after the Russian foreign ministry said Friday that Rome can't be involved in a possible Ukraine peace process due to its 'anti-Russian' stance.

Tajani stressed that constructive dialogue must be started and Italy can play a very positive role, acting as a bridge between Brussels and Washington, just as former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi did with former US President George W. Bush.

Qatar and Italy cooperated in providing life-saving medical treatment to Palestinians evacuated from the Gaza Strip.  Italy is set to participate in the resumption of the European

US secretary of state Marco Rubio and deputy foreign minister for Italy Antonio Tajani had a phone call this week to discuss collaborative plans and NATO

Italian companies in Serbia not only economic message, but symbol of friendship that last for centuries, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani - Anadolu Ajansı

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visits Israel and Palestine following Gaza ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian aid and post-war reconstruction.

The Serbia-Italy intergovernmental summit, scheduled for Friday, 31 January in Belgrade, has been postponed, according to reports. The summit was expected to be attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's government gave its backing on Friday to Banca Monte dei Paschi's (MPS) bid for merchant bank Mediobanca, as the proposed deal may strengthen the country's banking system and its broader economy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Secretary Rubio reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Italy alliance to the safety, security, and prosperity of the American people.