The Pontiff: “In these times of poverty and fear, your service is even more essential to consolidate the unity of the country”. Christine Lagarde: “A life at the service of citizens”
Pope Francis’ telegram arrived shortly before 9.30 pm on Saturday evening: “I wish to extend my cordial congratulations on his re-election to the supreme office of the Italian republic and to express my best wishes for the performance of his high task, which he welcomed with spirit of generous availability. in these times characterized by the pandemic, in which many hardships and uncertainties have spread, especially in the workplace, and fear has increased, together with poverty, which leads to withdrawing into oneself, its service is even more essential to consolidate unity and transmit serenity to the country “. And the Pontiff added: «I assure you of my prayers, so that you may continue to support the dear Italian people in building an ever more fraternal coexistence and encouraging them to face the future with hope. May the patron saints of Italy accompany you and intercede for you ».
An international chorus of congratulations
Unanimous relief and congratulations from all the Italian political forces up to the applause of Europe, passing through the appreciation of the CEI. As soon as the President of the Chamber Roberto Fico proclaimed the election of the head of state Sergio Mattarella, a chorus of consensus arose for a country that through his re-election has regained its stability. Starting with the President of the European Union Ursula von der Lyen who declared with a tweet: «Dear President Mattarella, congratulations on your re-election as President of the Italian Republic. Italy can always count on the EU ». Following the tweet of French President Emmanuel Macron: «Congratulations, dear Sergio, on your re-election. I know that I can count on your commitment to keep alive the friendship between our countries and the united, strong and prosperous Europe that we are building ». So Christine Lagarde also sent her congratulations to the President “who has dedicated his life to the service of the citizens”. «The re-election of Sergio Mattarella is great news for Italy and for Europe. A man of dialogue, a convinced pro-European, attentive to the rights of the least, loved by Italians, listened to and respected all over the world. Good work, President! ». The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, wrote in a tweet in Italian. A twitter of good wishes also came from the President of Austria Alexander van der Bellen: «I wish you all the best for a successful second term. I can’t wait to meet again ».
The congratulations of the CGIL
Even the CGIL through the Secretary General Maurizio Landini expressed his thanks to the President: “With Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale the values of our Constitution, starting with work, rights, democracy and social justice, will continue to be represented and supervised “.” Mattarella’s election for a second term – concludes Landini – responds to a widespread sentiment in the country.
The applause of the Episcopal Conference
The president of the CEI Gualtiero Bassetti: “His example as a man and statesman, the spirit of service and sacrifice manifested also in the present circumstance, constitute a point of reference for all citizens regardless of political affiliations and alignments”, Same satisfaction from the Action
The Presidents of the Chamber and Senate
Even the ministers immediately tweeted their satisfaction: “A personal joy even before a great political satisfaction in seeing the Parliament choose, in harmony with the country, the best way to give stability and security to the country” wrote the Minister of Culture Dario Franceschini. Compliments also came from Lega leader Matteo Salvini who “made a phone call of gratitude” to the President. From the party secretaries to the President of the Council of State Franco Frattini whose name has long been considered “quirinabile”, he congratulated Mattarella: “Best wishes also from administrative justice”. While Elisabetta Casellati, President of the Senate, who participated in the same race as Mattarella, declared: “I wish to express my sincere wishes to the President for this second term, which will allow him to exercise the role of guarantor of the Constitution with renewed determination in one phase very delicate for the future of the country, which sees us committed to facing the economic and social challenges connected to the recovery from the pandemic ». Congratulations also from the Speaker of the Chamber Roberto Fico: «Parliament with 759 votes re-elected Sergio Mattarella as President of the Republic. My sincere wishes and my thanks go to him. It will continue to be the absolute guarantor of the values of our Constitution and a point of reference for our national community ».
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