The European Union needs to be united
to meet the "momentous" global challenges facing it, President
of the Republic Sergio Mattarella said on Thursday.
"The Union is again facing global emergencies of momentous
proportions: pandemics, the dramatic consequences of climate
change, uncontrolled migration flows, the Russian Federation's
unjustifiable aggression against Ukraine and its devastating
humanitarian, geo-political and economic consequences," said
Mattarella in a message to the The State of the Union conference
organised by the European University Institute (EUI) in Fiesole,
Tuscany.
These challenges "require unity, solidarity and a joint effort
to defend the values without which the Union would have no
reason to exist: the Rule of law, fundamental freedoms,
democracy", added the Head of State.
"Europe has shown that it can face the most difficult challenges
and crises, emerging stronger and more united," continued
Mattarella, adding that "today, more than ever, it is necessary
to continue to build Europe with courage".
"In times of greatest difficulty, renewing oneself is essential
and decisive," he concluded.
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