The Italian government must "act early" against any potential interference from Russia in next year's election, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani warned on Wednesday.
Clare Speak - clare.speak@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 3 Sep 2026 11:35 CET
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File photo of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in January 2026. The foreign ministry had upped security amid a threat of cyber attacks, he said on Wednesday. Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP.
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