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Italy Marks 50 Years Since Sergio Ramelli’s Death Amid Divisive Commemorations

National events, including a government-issued stamp and political statements, highlight ongoing tensions over reconciling Italy's violent past.

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Overview

  • Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni released a videomessage urging shared remembrance of all victims of political violence and announced a commemorative postage stamp for Ramelli.
  • Senate President Ignazio La Russa emphasized rejecting all forms of violence and called for a unified national memory, downplaying neo-fascist symbolism at events.
  • Far-right groups held marches in Milan featuring Roman salutes and the 'Presente' chant, drawing criticism for their associations with extremist ideologies.
  • Left-wing groups, including ANPI, protested street dedications to Ramelli, accusing the government of using his memory to rehabilitate neo-fascist values.
  • Cesena's council rejected a proposal to dedicate a public garden to Ramelli, citing concerns over potential neo-fascist gatherings.