Correction by FRG minister of Defense Von Hassel and discussion of US position concerning veto rights of MLF members.

Cables between MAE secretary general Cattani and Italian embassy in Bonn on declaration by defense minister Von Hassel.

Note by ambassador to Moscow Straneo on comments by Soviet press regarding meetings between high-level US officials and new british Foreign Minister Patrick Gordon Walker on MLF.

Cable by MAE Secretary General A. Cattani on US document circulated in parallel with british proposal for an Atlantic Nuclear Force.

Report by italian representative to the Atlantic Council A. Alessandrini on the second phase of MLF negotiations, particularly Italy's position.

British proposal for a reorganisation of the nuclear arrangements of the Atlantic Alliance that includes objectives, mixed-manned principle, British contribution, command question, relations with NATO.

Note on the current state of MFL project and positions of the parties involved. The paper mentions also the study presented by the Monnet Group.

Note on retraction by FRG Ministry of Defense of Von Hassel's declaration concerning the possibility of Italy's veto right within MLF. Annex missing.

Note on declaration by FRG Defense Minister Von Hassel on Italy's position vis-à-vis MLF. Annexes missing.

The document outlines Italy's stance on the decision-making process for the Multilateral Force (MLF), emphasizing the need for a restricted group of countries based on financial contributions rather than nuclear capability, as proposed by the UK. Italy insists on its inclusion in this committee, given its strategic importance. Responses from other nations varied: the U.S. appeared unaware of the UK's proposal, the UK favored Germany over Italy, Germany signaled alignment with Italy, and Turkey and the Netherlands raised concerns about limiting decision-making to nuclear powers. The document suggests further analysis and careful consideration of the broader implications.