# Italian political discussions on European integration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-political-discussions-on-european-integration
> Updated: 2026-10-21T14:42:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Italian political figures are conducting book presentations focused on the future and strategic autonomy of the European Union. 

On October 21, 2026, former Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni is scheduled to present ‘Diventare una potenza – Istruzioni per una rivoluzione europea’ in Catania. His discussion with Enzo Bianco will address federal integration and the coexistence of national identity with European belonging. 

Carlo Calenda, leader of the Azione party, is also touring the Calabria region to present his book, ‘Difendere la libertà. L’ora dell’Europa’. His scheduled events include a dialogue with journalist Enrico De Girolamo in Vibo Valentia on October 23 regarding democratic values and the protection of freedoms, followed by a session in Crotone on October 24 with political analyst Antonella Grippo to discuss the future of the EU.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Carlo Calenda to visit Calabria for European politics book tour

Azione leader Carlo Calenda will visit Vibo Valentia and Crotone on October 23-24 to present his new book on the future of Europe and democratic freedoms.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlo-calenda-to-visit-calabria-for-european-politics-book-tour

### 2026-10-18: Italian political leaders discuss European Union future in book presentations

Italian political leaders Carlo Calenda and Paolo Gentiloni will present new books in October discussing the future of European integration and the strategic autonomy of the European Union.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-political-leaders-discuss-european-union-future-in-book-presentations

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