Mattarella, ‘counteract worrying abstention, Municipalities prove democratic vitality’ – Libero Quotidiano

2023-10-24 19:15:00

Genoa, 24 Oct. (time.news) – “The Municipalities are the first test of the vitality of a democracy, of our democracy, and it would be a mistake to favor shortcuts on this terrain. The very vitality that characterizes the relationship between people and the Municipalities indicates that it must be pursued with obstinacy the path of ever-increasing citizen involvement, certainly not a secondary element of legitimation. Also to counteract the worrying trend of electoral disengagement”. This was stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, speaking at the opening of the 40th assembly of the ANCI.