Carlo Calenda

Carlo Calenda

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Carlo Calenda is an Italian politician and businessman, known for his role as the leader of the political party Action (Azione). He previously served as the Minister of Economic Development from 2016 to 2018 under Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. Calenda has been a prominent figure in Italian politics, advocating for progressive economic policies and reforms. His political career began in the European Parliament, and he has been active in various capacities within the Italian government and political landscape. Recently, he has been involved in discussions regarding political strategies and responses to events such as the Almasri case.

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Carlo Calenda expressed frustration over the neglect of Sicily during the volcanic eruption affecting the Catania airport.

Etna, l'eruzione ferma ancora l'aeroporto. E Calenda sbotta: «Bloccato da 3 giorni, la Sicilia è trascurata come neanche un Paese del terzo mondo. Lo Stato la commissari per 30 anni»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-27
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Marco Viccaro
Marco Viccaro

Carlo Calenda is the leader of Azione and has stated he will not ally with Giorgia Meloni or Elly Schlein in the elections.

Calenda: «Apprezzo i complimenti di Giorgia Meloni, ma ci sono zero possibilità che mi allei con lei o Schlein»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-25
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Carlo Calenda is the leader of the opposition party Azione, which voted in favor of the nuclear energy law.

Legge sul ritorno del nucleare, via libera definitivo del Parlamento con il sì del Senato: cosa succede adesso?
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-23
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Carlo Calenda is a senator representing the Azione party.

"Politica concentrata su temi irrilevanti"
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-09-16
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Mariastella Gelmini
Mariastella Gelmini

Carlo Calenda is the leader of the Azione party who criticized Salvini for his approach towards Russia.

Salvini e il dialogo con Mosca: l'ambasciatore loda il leader leghista (ma è gelo dal centrodestra)
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-16
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Carlo Calenda criticized the inquiry as an indecent attempt at revenge against Conte.

Covid, le opposizioni con Conte. E FdI rilancia: sentiremo l'ex ministro Speranza
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-08
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Carlo Calenda criticizes the Covid commission as an indecent attempt at revenge.

Covid, audizione fiume per Conte, poi duello a distanza con Meloni
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-08-07
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Carlo Calenda commented that the Pd should acknowledge the end of the coalition.

M5S, Conte sfida il Pd su esteri e primarie. I dem: prima il programma, poi si vota
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-04
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Carlo Calenda is discussed regarding his potential involvement in the center-left coalition.

Bonaccini: «Non lasceremo mai sola l’Ucraina. Con il M5S governiamo in tanti posti, so che troveremo un accordo»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-03
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Carlo Calenda is a liberal politician who has expressed concerns about Meloni's positions on migration.

Giorgia Meloni, treibende Kraft in der EU-Migrationspolitik?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-03
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Carlo Calenda is part of a duo with Pina Picierno, working to create a reformist list outside the traditional political poles.

Il tandem Calenda-Picierno, Onorato o la carta Di Battista. Nei «cantieri» degli outsider
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-02
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Carlo Calenda, the leader of Azione, critiques Meloni's approach, suggesting it is merely a campaign tactic.

Istat, l’Italia cresce di più: Pil allo 0,2%. Meloni: meglio delle previsioni, sinistra continui a sottovalutarci
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-30
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Carlo Calenda criticizes the Italian government's handling of EU funds and the political chaos surrounding it.

Calenda: «Parlano di Patria, ma temono le urne. Dalla maggioranza figuraccia con la Ue»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-30
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Carlo Calenda stated that anyone with ties to Russia after 2022 should not hold national positions in Italy.

Призначення Пірло в збірну Італії може зірватися через зв'язки з РФ та Fonbet| Футбол
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-07-26
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Carlo Calenda is a critic of Andrea Pirlo's association with Russian propaganda and believes such individuals should not hold national positions.

Pogodba z rusko stavnico ogrozila imenovanje svetovnega prvaka
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-07-26
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Carlo Calenda is the leader of Azione and is involved in discussions about forming a centrist coalition in Italy.

Calenda e l’operazione al centro che piace (anche) alla destra. Lui: «Né con Meloni né con la sinistra»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-26
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Carlo Calenda stated that anyone who has supported Russia post-2022 should not hold national positions.

Pirlo, lo sponsor russo diventa un caso. Berruto: «Rinunci al ruolo», Calenda: «Non dovrebbe ricoprire cariche nazionali»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-25
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Carlo Calenda is criticized by Ivan Scalfarotto for his last-minute changes of opinion.

Scalfarotto (IV) attacca Calenda e tira in ballo San Marino
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-07-19
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Carlo Calenda criticizes Trump, calling him mentally ill and comparing him to Caligula.

Calenda: «Trump è folle come Caligola, si aspettava una cheerleader. La premier scelga l’Europa»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-07
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