Stefano Sannino
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.
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Stefano Sannino, the top civil servant at the European External Action Service (EEAS) from 2021-24, has also been formally accused.
Federica Mogherini resigns from College of Europe amid corruption inquiry | European Union
United Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Stefano Sannino, the former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, decided to leave his position amid the investigation.
BZ сообщил о попытке Каллас дистанцироваться от дела Могерини — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-04
Stefano Sannino is a former head of the European External Action Service and is implicated in the same scandal as Mogherini.
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Estonia· 2025-12-04Stefano Sannino, the former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, is also involved in the investigation.
Federica Mogherini si dimette da rettore del Collegio d'Europa: «Ho sempre agito con rigore»
Italy· 2025-12-04
Stefano Sannino, a senior official of the European Commission, announced he would prematurely end his functions.
Enquête pour usage frauduleux de fonds européens : Federica Mogherini démissionne de la direction du Collège d’Europe
France· 2025-12-04Sannino 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.
Belgian police detain former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini in fraud probe
Guyana· 2025-12-04
Stefano Sannino is a senior EU diplomat who was detained as part of an EU fraud investigation.
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruptionGuyana· 2025-12-04
Stefano Sannino is an ambassador who left his position following the investigation into alleged fraud.
L'inchiesta sul Collegio d'Europa, Mogherini e Sannino tornano liberi. Lui lascia l’incarico a BruxellesItaly· 2025-12-04
Stefano Sannino is resigning after being detained in a fraud investigation.
Один із топпосадовців ЄС йде у відставку після затримання у справі про шахрайство
Ukraine· 2025-12-03
Stefano Sannino is understood to be one of the accused in the fraud and corruption case.
Top ex-EU diplomat Federica Mogherini accused of corruption and fraud | European UnionUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-03Stefano Sannino was also released from custody after being detained for questioning related to a fraud investigation.
Fosta vicepreședintă a Comisiei Europene, Federica Mogherini, a fost eliberată din arest pentru că nu reprezintă „un risc de fugă” – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-12-03Stefano Sannino is a veteran diplomat and the current director general of the department for the Middle East and North Africa in the Commission.
Imputada Federica Mogherini por fraude y corrupción en el caso de la formación de diplomáticos | Internacional
Spain· 2025-12-03Stefano Sannino, an ambassador and former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, was also detained in the investigation.
Mogherini e Sannino rimessi in libertà: erano stati fermati per frode in appalti pubblici e corruzione sui programmi di formazione per diplomatici UeItaly· 2025-12-03
Stefano Sannino, the former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, was detained with Mogherini and De Gregatti but was released after questioning.
Экс-главу евродипломатии Могерини отпустили после допроса — РБКRussia· 2025-12-03
Stefano Sannino was also detained in Belgium in connection with the investigation.
Appalti europei, stupore e sospetti nelle file del Pse dopo il fermo di Mogherini e Sannino in BelgioItaly· 2025-12-03
Stefano Sannino became a target of criticism during his tenure as Italy's ambassador to the EU.
Stefano Sannino,da Bruxelles a Madrid col vessillo arcobaleno issato sull’ambasciataItaly· 2025-12-03
Stefano Sannino, the former Secretary-General of the EU External Action Service, is also one of those detained.
Ex-vice da Comissão Europeia Federica Mogherini detida por suspeita de fraude
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-02Stefano Sannino is the current Director General for Mediterranean Affairs and was previously the Secretary General of the EEAS.
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Croatia· 2025-12-02
Stefano Sannino, a high-ranking diplomat, was also detained during the investigation.
Fosta șefă a diplomației UE și un diplomat de rang înalt, reținuți după perchezițiile cerute de Parchetul European. Ce acuzații li se aduc
Romania· 2025-12-02
Stefano Sannino is the former highest-ranking official of the European External Action Service and is currently its Director General.
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Hungary· 2025-12-02Stefano Sannino, an Italian diplomat and former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, was also arrested.
Federica Mogherini arrestata a Bruxelles: «Frode in appalti pubblici e corruzione sui programmi di formazione per giovani diplomatici». Arrestati anche Stefano Sannino e un managerItaly· 2025-12-02Stefano Sannino, the head of the College of Europe and former Secretary General of the European External Action Service, has also been detained.
Экс-главу евродипломатии Могерини задержали в Бельгии — РБКRussia· 2025-12-02
Stefano Sannino is the Director-General for Middle East and North Africa and Gulf Affairs at the European Commission.
المندوبون الدائمون لدى الجامعة العربية وسفراء اللجنة السياسية والأمنية للاتحاد الأوروبي يعقدون الحوار السياسي العاشر في بروكسل
United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-04
Stefano Sannino is the Director General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf, and describes the agreement as a very promising initiative.
Villes durables et hydrogène vert : une garantie de 300 millions d’euros de la KfW pour la région MENA
Morocco· 2025-05-09
Stefano Sannino is the Director General of the DG MENA at the European Commission.
CEED Tunisie : Innover et s’internationaliser pour propulser l’entrepreneuriat tunisien
Tunisia· 2025-03-05
Stefano Sannino reaffirmed the European Union's commitment to maintaining and strengthening its partnership with Tunisia.
Michket Slama Khaldi : “La Tunisie mise sur une coopération stratégique avec l’Union européenne”Tunisia· 2025-03-02
Stefano Sannino announced the imminent disbursement of 54 million euros for two key programs of the Tunisian-European partnership.
UE /Tunisie : Décaissement imminent de 54 millions d’eurosTunisia· 2025-03-02Stefano Sannino reaffirmed the European Union's commitment to support Tunisia's economic and social development.
L’Union européenne réaffirme son engagement à soutenir la Tunisie sur les plans économique et socialTunisia· 2025-03-01
