"The digital age exposes children to even more insidious risks," said President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella on the occasion of the national day against pedophilia and child pornography, emphasizing how, behind the anonymity of the web, there may be figures ready to exploit the vulnerability of the youngest. Mattarella recalled Italy's stable and expanding legal system, which is in line with international standards, but cautioned that "protection does not end with legislation. We need to raise public awareness about the importance of not turning a blind eye." In the same vein, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni referred to the abuse of minors as a "scourge that affects everyone".