Italian Minister Tajani Addresses Voting Concerns and European Challenges: Exclusive Interview

Minister Tajani, Meloni asked Italians to vote for “Giorgia”: is there a risk that the Brothers of Italy will somehow take away votes from Forza Italia that this coalition will have an impact on the This big announcement of the prime minister?
“We are different political parties, we deal with different voters: it is a strong element of the centre-right coalition. The task of Forza Italia is to gather a large number of voters between Giorgia Meloni and Elly Schlein, that large number of moderate citizens who identify themselves in Christian, liberal, conservative and pro-European values. I am building the “home” of the Italians who believe in all this. Popular European “home” in Italy. The results are not lacking. Yesterday, Monday, we signed a document of support for Forza Italia with many mayors and civil movements from all over the country, from Scajola (Imperia) to Lagalla (Palermo), from Brugnaro (Venice) to Baccini (Fiumicino) and Ghinelli (Arezzo) , just to name a few. And to strengthen this project I have decided to run for the European elections myself, to give my 30 years of experience in Europe in the ranks of the European People’s Party.”

Unlike Salvini, you were on stage in Pescara: you said that the first thing is solidarity between allies, how is this solidarity decided? Meloni mocked Salvini on the “bridge” and at least you will be rivals. You yourself said that the reasons for the EPP in Europe come first and then any technical applications. Do you think the same way as Meloni on this?
“What is loyalty? It means always telling the truth openly, never giving away your identity, but working together for the common good, always playing open cards with your friends, never lending yourself to the movement of the palace. It is precisely for this reason that I repeat, on the basis of the Treaty of the European Union, that the next president of the Commission must be nominated by the European People’s Party which will undoubtedly be ‘ first political force in Brussels. It is not a choice against someone, but a defense of the center of politics.”

You said that a technical figure like Draghi does not seem compatible with the leaders of European institutions, because he does not have a political family.
“I believe in the primacy of politics, in the strength of democracy and its processes. Electoral legitimacy is a fundamental element in creating leadership that is effective and recognized by citizens.”

The opposition accuses you of running an election campaign that is far from the problems of the citizens. Don’t talk about healthcare, don’t talk about bureaucracy, justice reform seems to be undermined and you are in a big tax problem because of the lack of resources. What will he answer?
“They are all baseless. Let’s start with healthcare: the government has approved interventions to cut waiting lists. Bureaucracy: Minister Zangrillo has been working for a year and a half to make the bureaucratic machine more efficient. Tax: we have cut the tax range and reformed the Irpef rates, and this is the beginning of a path that will see tax relief from production bonuses. Justice reform is a priority, soon we will agree to the separation of magistrates’ positions.”

Italy holds the presidency of the G7. What is the first goal, since there are two wars going on?
“The first strategic goal is peace, real peace in Ukraine with the removal of the Russians from the occupied territories. And then an agreement in Gaza to start the political process that will lead to “two states for two peoples” who recognize each other and can live in peace. These are the goals we are working hard towards.”

What is your minimum goal for the European Championships?
«I have announced the goal for some time: it is 10%, to reach 20% in Policies. It was like a slogan when I launched it in Paestum last year, but today it is a goal already achieved for some opinion polling institutions.”

Minister, you are in Arabia S at this timeinvestigation, in a country that has an ever-increasing diplomatic weight in the Gulf, but is certainly not a supporter of human rights. What could be the political result?
« Saudi Arabia is a major country in the Gulf, the Middle East and Africa. He is a fundamental interlocutor to build a peace project in the most difficult area of ​​the world. It is not a coincidence that I am in Riyadh for a few hours, because these meetings with European and regional ministers can be decisive for stopping the negotiations for a stop- fire, for the release of Israeli hostages and for encouraging immediate entry. aid in Gaza.”

Do you believe that it is possible to turn to peace in Gaza?
“We are at a stage where we are putting pressure on the parties to reach an agreement. In the last few hours many have been telling us that the indirect talks between Israel and Hamas could be at a turning point. Hamas has received great praise.”

The recent seizure of Ariston Russia by the Russian government shows that the collateral damage for the Italian economy is not small. What is he doing about this?
“On my command, the secretary general of the Farnesina called the Russian ambassador to Italy and challenged him about a decision that we consider unacceptable. We must make Russia understand that the damage of Italian work in their country is a damage to themselves, damage that will further reduce their credibility in the world.”