Fabio Fantozzi

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[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

The Democratic Party, Italy's main opposition party, has lost another prominent reformist figure, @pinapic vice president of the EP and staunch supporter of Ukraine, moving further to the left. I wonder: Is the maximalist path the one capable to win against Meloni's right-wing?

[Sandro Gozi @sandrogozi]

Pina Picierno ha avuto il coraggio di affermare una verità che molti vedono e pochi osano dire. La vera divisione oggi non è tra destra e sinistra: è tra chi vuole un’Europa potenza e chi resta prigioniero di populismi. È tempo di costruire una grande forza europea di governo.

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[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Victory 🇪🇺✌️Lessons learned: 1. Populism taken to the extreme has fallen victim to itself. 2. People have refused to sell out to Russia and the US. 3. The EU strategy of not cracking down on Hu gov. and waiting worked. 4. Democracy still works, but EU unanimity must be abolished.

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

@ilpiotr @Euractiv In bocca al lupo per questo nuovo progetto. Ad maiora!

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Moscow demanded, Budapest complied using its veto power in the #EU Council. Brussels, we have a problem! #hungary

[NEXTA @nexta_tv]

“I’m always at your service”: leaked calls between Lavrov and Hungary’s FM

Recordings of conversations between Sergey Lavrov and Péter Szijjártó suggest the Hungarian minister was willing to advance Moscow’s interests within the EU.

In one call, Lavrov asks for sanctions on oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s sister to be lifted — Szijjártó responds that Hungary, together with Slovakia, is already preparing a proposal.

She was later removed from the EU sanctions list.

Before ending the call, Szijjártó also mentioned visiting Gazprom’s new headquarters and added: “I’m always at your service.”

According to European intelligence officials, the tone of the exchanges resembles that of a “handler and source” rather than two equal officials.

There have also been previous reports that Hungary shared details of closed EU discussions with Moscow.

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Crosetto is the new Craxi 🫡😍 #sigonella

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Cyprus’ president @Christodulides calls UK bases in the island a colonial legacy to be addressed after the end of the war, while stressing unprecedented cooperation with London and Starmer’s landmark 2025 visit. @epc_eu

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Cyprus’ President @Christodulides in Brussels says he’s ready to invite Erdogan to the April 23–24 EU summit, but is first testing the waters via leaders close to Ankara—early signals suggest a likely no-show. @epc_eu

[La noche en 24 horas @Lanoche_24h]

Josep Borrell (@JosepBorrellF), ex alto representante de la UE para Asuntos Exteriores: "Trump da la sensación de ser una persona que tiene la edad mental de un niño de 10 años"

#LaNoche24h
▶https://t.co/KvgtvoBNbh

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Sometimes the Commission even has power.
Very good!

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

In January, the European Council empowered the Commission to provisionally apply the Agreement
as from the first ratification by a Mercosur country.

Over the last weeks, I have discussed this intensively with Member States and the EP.

On that basis, the Commission will now proceed with provisional application.

[Nona Mikhelidze @NonaMikhelidze]

❤️

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

EPP chancellor @_FriedrichMerz who prefers to collaborate with Italian PM @GiorgiaMeloni from the ECR and the ECR Belgian PM @Bart_DeWever, rather than with a liberal French president Macron is not a good sign for EU. René Repasi, head #SPD delegation to the EP to @LaPresse_news

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

EU: Repasi (SPD), Merz-Meloni initiative lacks German Socialists' support. @_FriedrichMerz's collaboration with @GiorgiaMeloni is his decision, not supported by the Social Democratic side". René Repasi, head of the German Socialist Party (SPD) delegation to the EP to LaPresse.

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

@napocaio @silupescu nemmeno, è il presidente del Consiglio europeo. Non di turno.

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

"Costa is known for his simple lifestyle and his affection for the people, and that is why he is often known as the Gandhi of Lisbon". Narendra Modi😆

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Tariffs would undermine US-EU relations … something is moving. Pacience has limits.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law.

They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.

We have consistently underlined our shared transatlantic interest in peace and security in the Arctic, including through NATO.

The pre-coordinated Danish exercise, conducted with allies, responds to the need to strengthen Arctic security and poses no threat to anyone.

The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US.

Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.

[Luc Auffret @LucAuffret]

Des habitants viennent ramasser des patates sur le bord des routes à #Bruxelles après que des #agriculteurs ont déversé des bennes.

#Brussels #Brussel

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Meloni: "La ristrutturazione di uno dei palazzi del Consiglio dell'Ue a Bruxelles, con un costo stimato in oltre 800 mln. Non è questo il tipo di investimenti Ue che ci pare prioritario". Trump fa gli archi di triomfo e noi dobbiamo tenerci la vecchia tomba del Justus Lipsius?

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Italy wants to postpone on #Mercosur. "Although the measures have been presented, they are not yet fully finalized. We therefore believe that signing the agreement in the coming days, as has been suggested, is still premature", PM Meloni said.

[Fabio Fantozzi @fabiofantozzi]

Our flag. The flag of freedom. #EU