June 2, Mattarella and the wars: May the world stop the barbarity

Italian President Sergio Mattarella marked the 80th anniversary of the Republic Day with a powerful message from Rome, calling for an end to global barbarity and urging against "men alone in command." The celebrations, which included a military parade and the national anthem sung by Andrea Bocelli, saw the Head of State reflect on Italy's journey since the historic vote on June 2, 1946.

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In the historical phase the world is going through, characterized by shadows and lights, the women and men of the Armed Forces confirm their vocation to concorrere alla costruzione della pace e della sicurezza globali.

"In the historical phase the world is going through, characterized by shadows and lights, the women and men of the Armed Forces confirm their vocation to contribute to the construction of global peace and security," Mattarella stated in a message to the Minister of Defense. He acknowledged the demanding nature of his role but found great satisfaction in moments like these, celebrating with soldiers, youth, artists, and citizens.

Looking back, Mattarella described Italy's path from a war-torn nation to one of the world's leading economies, attributing this transformation to "unity and democratic maturity." He emphasized that true well-being cannot exist while parts of humanity suffer from hunger and war, and lasting peace remains elusive as long as threats persist.

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The historical decision of our people.

For the first time, the President participated in a televised event from Piazza del Quirinale, engaging with young people under 35. He recalled his first voting experience at age 22 in 1963, feeling a sense of pride in exercising his civic duty. Mattarella's address underscored the importance of collective action and international cooperation to confront the complex challenges facing the world today.

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There will be no true well-being as long as a part of humanity lives in the precariousness of hunger and bombs and there will be no true peace as long as hotbeds of threat persist.