Rule reminder

Italian foreign affairs journalism (cronaca estera / politica internazionale) uses a blend of Italian diplomatic vocabulary and adapted anglicisms. Key institutional terms: ONU (UN), UE (EU), NATO, G7/G20, BCE (ECB), FMI (IMF). Key diplomatic terms: ambasciatore, console, attaché, protocollo, dichiarazione congiunta, comunicato, accordo bilaterale, vertice. Understanding these terms is essential for reading Italian international news coverage.