"European unity represents one of the most successful events in the history of our continent." This was stated by President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella in an interview conducted by Paolo Pagliaro, director of the 9colonne agency, for 'Poste News,' the newspaper of the Poste Italiane group. "Within the framework of European institutions and with their collaboration," the President of the Republic continues, "it has been possible to achieve the greatest social progress, guarantee democracy and the system of freedoms, and ensure a state of peace after centuries of continuous conflict." "There will be elections to the European Parliament next year," Mattarella continues. "A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of democracy for citizens of 27 countries. We are Europe". Referring to the Poste Italiane group's role, the President of the Republic emphasizes that "organizational capillarity and the ability to innovate in the face of technological transformations represent a security to guarantee services to all citizens and a vehicle for modernization." "The Polis project, based on the decision to keep post offices operational even in small municipalities, ensures that these people can use the same services that are more easily accessible in cities". "It is an Italy that is far from secondary", concludes Mattarella.
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