Overview

• On June 1, President Sergio Mattarella addressed Italy’s prefects with a call for unity and commitment to the Republic’s founding principles.
• He recalled the June 2, 1946 referendum that marked Italy’s shift to a republic and honored the 80th anniversary of the Liberation from nazifascism.
• Mattarella described the ongoing task of making the Constitution’s ideals a living force entrusted to both citizens and institutions.
• The message highlighted prefects’ roles in fostering interinstitutional cooperation, ensuring public safety, managing crises, and overseeing migration.
• He also urged public officials to promote projects addressing regional disparities and celebrating cultural and environmental heritage.