Italian politics salutes Roberto Maroni. Immediately after the announcement this morning of the death of the former Minister of the Interior, several messages of condolence arrived. Not only the League party comrades, with the moving memory of Matteo Salvini, but also several political opponents of Maroni, such as Matteo Renzi.
“Hello Bobo. It was nice to meet you, it was nice to see your smile, it was nice to be opponents but always collaborate. Hugs to your family. May the earth be light on you.” Thus, on Twitter, the director of Italia Viva recalls the former secretary of the League who died today at the age of 67.
“It is with pain that we receive the news of the death of Roberto Maroni. He leaves a passionate politician, a decent man, an opponent who didn’t discount but always with a touch of human sympathy. As minister and governor he knew how to serve the State. We join in the pain of his family, friends and the entire Northern League community. This is what Deputy Maria Elena Boschi declares.
Meanwhile, a meeting of the League is underway in the Chamber, in the presence of Matteo Salvini and members of the government starting with Giancarlo Giorgetti: the maneuver after last night’s council of ministers is on the agenda. The meeting opened with a moving remembrance of Roberto
Maroni. “I’m heartbroken. We’ve spent 30 years together, we’ve always fought, lived and played politics side by side. With Roberto, a piece of the party’s history goes, a reference for all of us militants, missing a piece of the life of the League and a friend dear.” Former Justice Minister Roberto Castelli told LaPresse as much.
“A dear friend, a decent person. He will be absent from Italian politics because he knew how to combine vision, passion and a sense of institution. Your Lombardy will miss you, we will all miss you. A big hug to the family», wrote Mariastella Gelmini, deputy national secretary and spokesperson for Action, on Twitter.
«Maroni was a man of extraordinary intelligence and political passion, who dedicated his commitment to the service of public institutions. He was an important reference not only for his party, but for the entire centre-right, always offering a contribution of wisdom and foresight”. This was declared by Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of University and Research.
Source: IL Tempo
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