Bipartisan applause for the end of the year speech by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella. In particular, the chorus of words about peace, hope and cohesion is unanimous. But also about the discomfort of young people, against feminicides and about the climate. The first to express appreciation and gratitude are the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. «Also this year comes a strong and clear message from President Sergio Mattarella on all the most relevant issues of the Republic: from peace to femicides, from violence to the need to cultivate respect for others, to the feeling of patriotism expressed in taking responsibility for those who operate in difficult operational theaters or in the security area of our squares, in accordance with constitutional values”, says Ignazio la Russa. «In a complex historical moment, the call for democratic participation and the construction of a peace that is synonymous with justice and respect for freedoms, it represents a fundamental message for the future of our country and the international community. In thanking President Mattarella for his words of peace, we fully share the invitation to a collective commitment to face challenges with responsibility and hope.” , emphasizes Lorenzo Fontana.
The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expresses her personal and Government appreciation for the words of the Head of State. In a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic, Meloni wanted to highlight the Head of State’s reference to “the founding value of patriotism, as a driver of daily action and a living feeling that drives the commitment of those who are at the service of public affairs and the national community” . The Prime Minister then expressed “full agreement with the need to face the growing discomfort experienced by young generations, proposing concrete and effective responses”, and thanked Mattarella for his words about the Italian presidency of the G7 and for his commitment to peace.
«Words so transversal that they are welcomed without divisions and exploitation», observes Giovanni Donzelli, manager of the FdI organization. «Thank you to President Mattarella who, in addition to highlighting encouraging results for Italy such as employment, exports and tourism, hopes for the end of too many conflicts in the world. It is a hope that we warmly share and, in this sense, we place great confidence in the new American administration led by Donald Trump”, commented Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. «A beautiful speech, rich in content and completely shared. Obviously, both in terms of foreign policy, the message of peace is fundamental, both in the Middle East, for the release of hostages, in helping the civilian population in Gaza, and in Ukraine”, highlights Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani.
«Mattarella reminded us of the urgency of building a country that is more fair, supportive and attentive to everyone’s needs. His words about peace, about inequalities, about the climate emergency, about precariousness, are a powerful call for collective responsibility. Social justice is not just an ideal, but a necessity to guarantee dignity and rights”, explains PD secretary, Elly Schlein. «I agree with President Mattarella’s call for a commitment to peace in line with the Constitution, the reflections on the barbarity of war and the reflections on the ‘disheartening’ disproportion between the enormous spending on weapons and investments against climate change, to protect the environment. I cannot help but dwell on the Head of State’s encouragement to rediscover the commitment and participation of citizens in the choices that concern us all”, says M5s leader Giuseppe Conte. «For ten years a reference of wisdom and hope», says Matteo Renzi. «President Mattarella reminds us of the danger of the divisions that affect our national community in a time of crisis and war. Reminding ourselves of this throughout the year is a patriotic duty”, comments Action leader, Carlo Calenda. «An important speech, in which we recognize ourselves, which demonstrates how Sergio Mattarella is an essential reference for the entire country», says Angelo Bonelli, and Nicola Fratoianni observes: «Once again the words of the President of the Republic are a point of reference, for the Constitution, for democracy, for all of us.” For Maurizio Lupi Mattarella “shows the way in 2025 to strengthen our community and build a just peace”.
Source: IL Tempo
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