2 June, Rome – The celebration of the 77th anniversary of the Republic, in the ritual presence of the highest offices by President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Senate and Chamber presidents Ignazio La Russa and Lorenzo Fontana, was the occasion for a large crowd in Piazza Venezia and along the Imperial Forums, as well as a reflection on the values of the June 2, 1946 choice, transfused in the Constitutional Charter "of which we remember the 75 of life" as underlined by the Head of State. Values that continue to "guide us in the direction of a powerful Italy protagonist in that European Union that we helped to build." Freedom, equality, solidarity, and respect for the rights of individuals and communities are fundamental pillars of our Constitutional Charter," Mattarella said in a message to Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chief of the Defence Staff. "Working abroad should no longer be a forced choice for anyone, not without hardships and risks, but an opportunity, particularly for young people," he said in a video message broadcast by Rai Italia, the network dedicated to Italians living abroad. Human and professional experience gained in other realities, in other countries, bolsters the talents of those who travel abroad. Talented people who understand how encounters, confrontations, dialogues between cultures, the exchange of ideas and different perspectives can lead to advancement in all fields.Talented people who understand that encounter, confrontation, dialogue between cultures, circulation of ideas, and different conceptions is leaven for advancement in all fields". "It is a matter of transitioning from brain drain to talent circulation, fueling a virtuous circuit of skills and competencies," Mattarella emphasizes. In the words of the Senate President, Ignazio La Russa, there is instead an exhortation to continue writing the Republic's history, "holding high the values of democracy, freedom, and Homeland sovereignty". The chamber's President, Lorenzo Fontana, notes that "for the younger generations, the anniversary of June 2 is the occasion for a reflection on our history and our identity." Premier Giorgia Meloni wished to remember the sacrifices made for the construction of the nation: "If we do not remember that someone built what we have, even sacrificing for it, then we will not understand why we should make sacrifices for those who will follow us in the national community. "The homeland is this: a dimension of sacrifices made together," Meloni explained.
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