Paolo Gentiloni

EU Commissioner Asserts Rigorous Criteria for Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry

In a definitive stance, European Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, underscored the unwavering commitment to stringent criteria for Bulgaria's entrance into the Eurozone, dispelling any prospects of leniency or "flexibility" in the accession process.

EU Commissioner Gentiloni Assures Support for Bulgaria's Schengen Accession During Talks with PM Denkov

European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni visited Bulgaria, emphasizing the European Commission's unwavering support for Bulgaria's Schengen accession and its aspirations to meet the criteria for joining the eurozone.

Italy says goodbye to ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi

Italy prepared to say farewell to former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi Wednesday, with thousands of people expected at the billionaire tycoon's state funeral in Milan.

The ceremony for Berlusconi, who died Monday aged 86, will be held in the city's Gothic Duomo cathedral and shown live on big screens in the square.

Democracy Digest: Jourova Meets Polish PM as EU Funds on Hold over Rule of Law

The real world consequences of this dispute could be seen on Wednesday, when European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni for the first time stated officially that delays in negotiations over the Polish national spending plan for the EU Recovery Fund are being caused, in part, by Poland's problems with the rule of law.

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