Marzabotto, Mattarella: "History proves that the civilization of peace is supported by democracy and justice"

"What has happened can happen again. Wars are once again overwhelming the rules and barriers set up to counter them, causing intelligence and every sense of humanity to regress. History has given us proof that the civilization of peace is supported by democracy, participation, the culture of solidarity, justice". This was declared by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, recalling the Marzabotto massacre carried out by the "Nazi SS, supported by the fascists", on the occasion of the 82nd anniversary.

"They are the cornerstones of our Constitution, which was born in Marzabotto and in other places where the dignity of man was offended, was born where the pain was unspeakable and now lives thanks to women, men, our communities, capable of generating hope", he adds.

According to Mattarella "republican and democratic Italy, the Europe that was able to put an end to fratricidal wars, the orders of freedom and our social model have their foundations on the sacrifice of those who found themselves paying the highest and most unjust price". "We will never forget - he continues - and not losing our memory is a duty that is more essential than ever now that war has reappeared on our continent too and new desires for power are fueling neo-imperial aims".