Overview

• President Sergio Mattarella described the Via D’Amelio massacre as an indelible mark on Italy’s history and said democracy outlived the mafia’s campaign of fear.
• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted Paolo Borsellino’s sacrifice for truth and justice and vowed to carry his example forward against organized crime.
• Senate President Ignazio La Russa called Via D’Amelio both an open wound and a symbol of unwavering resistance to crime and indifference.
• Chamber President Lorenzo Fontana reminded attendees that Borsellino’s courage remains a precious legacy inspiring defenders of legality.
• Memorial services in Palermo united state leaders and victims’ families in reaffirming solidarity and collective memory 33 years after the attack.