ROME (ITALPRESS) – With King Philip VI, “we shared a reflection on the future of the European Union in an increasingly treacherous global context. The new legislature, the new Commission, are called to a task that presents itself of great commitment and inescapable: a comprehensive reform of the Union concerning decision-making methods, the revival of competitiveness, and a true common European defense.” Thus the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the end of his meeting at the Quirinale with the royals of Spain.
“It is a great pleasure to renew our welcome to you in Rome and in this palace,” said the head of state addressing Philip VI. For the Italian Republic it is an honor to have their majesties visiting here, thus underscoring the friendship and collaboration between Spain and Italy. A friendship and collaboration with many ties that are solid and growing. His visit is also of great importance for the historical moment that the European Union and the international community is going through. His visit covers all aspects of the extraordinary relations that there are between Spain and Italy.”
“The location in the Mediterranean of Spain and Italy leads us to a common feeling also on the issue of the effects of climate change, the consequences of which are well known to Spain and Italy,” Mattarella stressed. “I renewed during our meeting to His Majesty the condolences, of Italy and mine, for the victims of the Valencia Region, affected by devastation, which unfortunately Italy also knows.
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