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Sergio Mattarella's end-of-year speech: An appeal to the founding values ​​of the Republic and to active hope

"Sergio Mattarella's speech: a call for peace, hope and national cohesion to face global challenges and ensure a prosperous future for Italy."

Sergio Mattarella's end-of-year speech: An appeal to the founding values ​​of the Republic and to active hope.

The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, in his traditional end-of-year speech broadcast on unified networks on December 31 at 20:30 p.m., offered Italians a profound and detailed reflection on the central themes of the country's civil, social and political life. In a period characterized by global uncertainties and internal tensions, the presidential message was configured as a warning to collective responsibility and a reminder of the founding values ​​of the Republic, with a particular emphasis on peace, hope, social justice and inclusive patriotism.

A historical reference: 80 years of Liberation in 2025

The President opened his speech by looking to the past, but with a clear invitation to project towards the future. “In 2025 we will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation,” declared Mattarella, underlining how this historic event represents the “foundation of the Republic and the basis of the Constitution.” The Liberation, he added, allowed Italy to “reconnect the threads of its history and its unity,” restoring the country to the dignity lost under the fascist regime and Nazi occupation.

This anniversary, the Head of State highlighted, is also a call to free ourselves from what still today hinders the founding values ​​of the Constitution: freedom, democracy, justice, dignity of work and social solidarity. The celebration must not only be a moment of commemoration, but an opportunity to reflect on how these principles can continue to guide public life and political choices.

Hope as an active commitment

A crucial passage of Mattarella's speech was dedicated to the concept of hope, which the President defined as an essential element of democratic life. "Hope cannot be translated only into idle waiting. Hope is us, with our commitment, our freedom and our choices," he said. This invitation was addressed to all citizens, but especially to young people, called to take an active part in the renewal of the country.

Mattarella emphasized how hope translates into concrete actions to consolidate and develop the values ​​placed by the Constitution at the base of the national community. In a period of great distrust towards institutions and growing social precariousness, the President wanted to reiterate that only through collective commitment is it possible to build a better future.

Inclusive Patriotism and the Role of Immigrants

Another very important topic addressed in the speech was that of integration and the role of immigrants in Italian society. Mattarella described as “patriotism” the attitude of those who, even though they come from other countries, choose to adopt the constitutional values ​​of Italy and contribute to the progress of the national community.

“It is patriotism that comes from those who, with origins in other countries, love Italy, make its constitutional values ​​and laws their own, live its daily life to the full, and with their work and sensitivity become part of it,” declared the President. This call was accompanied by an appeal to create more effective integration paths, considered fundamental to guarantee the future of modern societies.

The fight against feminicide and gender violence

Mattarella firmly addressed the issue of gender violence, calling feminicides a “barbarity” that must be eradicated. He praised the courage of the young generations who openly denounce this social scourge, refusing to accept it as part of normality. The President called for intensifying efforts to prevent and combat these crimes, stressing that respect for human dignity is an essential value.

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Political reactions to the President's speech

Sergio Mattarella's speech has aroused broad consensus among political forces and institutions. The President of the Council, Giorgia Meloni, had a cordial telephone conversation with the Head of State, during which she expressed her appreciation for the call to patriotism as the driving force of daily commitment. Meloni shared the President's vision on the importance of offering concrete answers to young generations and on the commitment to peace in international crisis theaters, such as Ukraine and the Middle East.

The Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto praised the President's message of hope and responsibility, underlining the importance of the Armed Forces' role in defending peace and stability. Crosetto reiterated that security is a fundamental pillar for the functioning of civil society and that Italian commitment in international contexts is essential to guarantee a better future.

Also the President of the Senate, Ignazio La Russa, and the President of the Chamber, Lorenzo Fontana, welcomed the speech, highlighting the depth of the presidential message and the importance of issues such as peace, safety at work and freedom of information.

A universal message of peace and hope

President Mattarella's end-of-year speech was a call to look to the future with responsibility and optimism, but also a call for national cohesion and individual commitment. The President's words struck a universal chord, proposing peace as an instrument of justice and respect as the basis of civil coexistence.

“Peace, hope and harmony are instruments of cohesion and the will to progress of our national community,” declared the Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, adding that the presidential speech “resounds in the heart of every Italian like the score of our civil religion.”

In a complex historical moment, the President of the Republic has been able to offer Italians a strong and clear message, capable of inspiring trust and stimulating a collective commitment to face the challenges of the present and the future. A speech that represents a point of reference for a society that wants to build its own path in the wake of constitutional and democratic values.

 

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