Mattarella, universal welfare guaranteed by the Constitution, cannot be refuted

"The universalistic character of social protection is subjected to intense stress: protected by constitutional principles, its nature does not appear to be refutable". This was stated by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella in the message sent to the Welfare Italia forum 2026.

"Social and economic dynamics are changing demographic composition, social demands, production structures, needs, consequently impacting our protection systems, which are also faced with sustainability choices" recalled the Head of State.

"Significant shares of public resources are committed to welfare which, at the same time, constitutes a dimension in which the principles of freedom and subsidiarity are applied for a broad contribution of energy" he added.