Sept. 5 – Within the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Italian Institute of Culture in Buenos Aires has organized for today, September 9 (6.30pm) an event to reflect on the history of the eleven Italian presidencies that have taken place since December 1959. “Italy and Europe: a journey through the Italian presidency of the European Union” is a conference organized by Lorenza Sebesta, holder of the Jean Monnet Chair of the University of Bologna Buenos Aires branch. The conference will shed light on Italy’s role in the history of European integration, referring to the contribution of federalist ideas and diplomatic actions. The conference will also address the institution of the presidency of the European Union within the current structure, devoting special attention to Italy’s current six-month tenure. During the event a publication on the history of Italian presidencies, made under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be distributed.
