Silvio Berlusconi reveals the days of hospitalization: I suffered a lot

Berlusconi talks about his hospitalization and the center-right alliance’s political prospects in Europe. “Honestly not afraid. No challenge has ever scared me. I suffered a lot, yes, but I always trusted in God’s help, in the ability of the doctors and health personnel who cared for me, and also in the stability of my body”. This is how Silvio Berlusconi narrates the weeks of hospitalization in an interview with “Giornale”. “As in other cases in the past, I felt the affection of many people around me, I received the votes of many friends and also of political opponents, to whom I am particularly grateful – he continued – I felt the strong embrace of militant blues and the sympathy of many Italians, even strangers. But this time there was one more thing: the absolute dedication, the sweetness and the continuous attention with which my wife Marta was always close to me. She, my children, my brother, made me feel beauty of the love that a family is capable of giving. In this I consider myself a very lucky man.” «I never stopped working, not even in intensive care, in constant contact with my collaborators, leaders and parliamentarians of Forza Italia. The administrative elections had to be prepared and, I must say – in view of the results – that I am very satisfied with the work carried out”, he said. The president of Forza Italia then concentrated on the results of the first 9 months of the government to which his “Of course it was only the beginning, but of course, under the given conditions, nothing more could be done. The path is right, in terms of reducing the tax burden (I am thinking of a substantial reduction in the wedge) – he argued – the increase in lower pensions, the reform of justice, infrastructure, starting with major works such as the bridge over the Strict. All the things that I indicated during the electoral campaign as essential and that the Meloni government is fulfilling now » “Naturally – he underlined – the entire Legislature will be necessary, and we are actively committed to supporting and supporting the Executive with loyalty and a constructive spirit in order to materialize these commitments”.

On possible alliances in Strasbourg in view of the European elections, Berlusconi informed that he believes it is “possible” that Lega and FdI join the EPP. “A center-right majority in Europe would be an important turning point and would give new impetus to the functioning of European institutions, overcoming any residual form of skepticism in relation to the community house”, he exhorted. «The popular, liberal and socialist majority, which governed the European institutions for many years, has had its days – he added – It made sense when Europe was above all an agreement between the States, and to represent in the European institutions all the great political families of the time guaranteed a certain neutrality. But as Europe acquired an autonomous political subjectivity, a process that I consider necessary and fundamental, it becomes increasingly important that its leadership assumes a clear political connotation. Joining forces with different visions and goals only leads to paralysis or botched solutions. In Europe, as in every State, “a clear assumption of political responsibilities is necessary. There are two alternatives, the center-right and the left, naturally leaving out unreliable and irresponsible extremist fringes on both fronts – he concluded – European citizens have the right to choose. I believe that we, the popular ones, with liberals and conservatives, represent the majority of Europeans, a majority with a very clear idea of ​​Europe’s identity, its liberal and Judeo-Christian roots, its active role in the world. Obviously I consider it essential that our Italian allies are part of this game. Whether inside or outside the EPP, they must decide first of all”