Overview

• President Sergio Mattarella highlighted the significance of Law 151/75, which abolished patriarchal authority and established equality within Italian families.
• The reform introduced equal parental authority, community property as the default marital regime, and expanded inheritance rights for women and children.
• Mattarella stressed that violence against women and minors within families remains a pressing issue requiring immediate attention.
• He called for enhanced institutional support and societal awareness to protect family rights and promote social cohesion.
• The anniversary speech emphasized the need for cultural shifts in behavior and attitudes to uphold dignity and equality within families.