Stefano Sannino

Stefano Sannino

politician Italy

Stefano Sannino is an Italian diplomat and civil servant, currently serving as the Director-General for the Middle East, North Africa, and Gulf countries at the European Commission. With a strong background in European relations and diplomacy, he plays a key role in shaping the EU's policies towards its southern neighbors, particularly in supporting economic and social development initiatives. His recent visit to Tunisia highlights his commitment to reinforcing cooperation and partnerships between the EU and Tunisia.

Born on Jan 01, 1958 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,015,422
Power
22,519$
Sentiment
4.42
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 6 4.83 0.55% +0% 60,461,826 330,092 $2,000,000 10,919$
Russia 3 5.00 0.30% +0% 144,104,080 427,186 $1,500,000 4,447$
Guyana 2 4.00 0.19% +0% 786,552 1,493 $6,000 11$
United Kingdom 2 3.00 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 66,327 $2,700,000 2,638$
France 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 61,347 $2,700,000 2,538$
Spain 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 46,754,778 43,092 $1,400,000 1,290$
Hungary 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 9,660,351 10,500 $160,000 174$
Romania 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 19,237,691 17,489 $250,000 227$
Ukraine 1 3.00 0.10% +0% 43,733,762 44,809 $155,000 159$
Estonia 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 1,326,539 1,226 $31,000 29$
Croatia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,105,267 3,735 $68,000 62$
Moldova 1 6.00 0.16% +0% 4,033,963 6,635 $12,000 20$
Cabo Verde 1 3.00 0.27% +0% 555,987 1,491 $2,100 6$
Totals 22 467,920,318 1,015,422 $10,984,100 22,520$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Stefano Sannino, the top civil servant at the European External Action Service (EEAS) from 2021-24, has also been formally accused. 3

The Guardian: Federica Mogherini resigns from College of Europe amid corruption inquiry | European Union

Russia Russia: Stefano Sannino, the former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, decided to leave his position amid the investigation. 5

RBC: BZ сообщил о попытке Каллас дистанцироваться от дела Могерини — РБК

Estonia Estonia: Stefano Sannino is a former head of the European External Action Service and is implicated in the same scandal as Mogherini. 3

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: ERKKI BAHOVSKI ⟩ Kaja Kallas sai oma alluvuses ikkagi mädaõunast lahti, aga mainekahju EL-ile on mõõtmatu

Italy Italy: Stefano Sannino, the former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, is also involved in the investigation. 5

Corriere della Sera: Federica Mogherini si dimette da rettore del Collegio d'Europa: «Ho sempre agito con rigore»

Guyana Guyana: Sannino previously served as the most senior civil servant in the diplomatic service between 2021 and 2024 and is now director general of the European Commission’s department for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf. 4

Stabroek News: Belgian police detain former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini in fraud probe

Guyana Guyana: Stefano Sannino is a senior EU diplomat who was detained as part of an EU fraud investigation. 4

Stabroek News: Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Stefano Sannino is understood to be one of the accused in the fraud and corruption case. 3

The Guardian: Top ex-EU diplomat Federica Mogherini accused of corruption and fraud | European Union