By Antonio Tajani, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin today. This global event will bring 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries to Italy, competing in 304 events, with an estimated worldwide audience of three billion people. Tonight’s opening ceremony in Italy will also host 50 heads of state and government from around the world.
It is clear that Milano-Cortina 2026 will not be just
