David Sassoli was a man of respect, European Council President Charles Michel said at a memorial service in Strasbourg, adding that he was a political leader committed to EU values. “We have gathered tonight to pay tribute to the President of the European Parliament, to a political leader, to a proud European, but first and […]
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M. Weber: D. Sassoli’s homeland was Italy, but his destiny was Europe
The European Parliament has lost a “passionate politician”, a “thinking leader” and a “great personality”, said the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) parliamentary group, speaking at a memorial service for David Sassoli in Strasbourg. “With his courtesy, values, European leaning, seriousness and compassionate spirit of helping those in need, David Sassoli is one […]
Roberta Metzola: Europe lost a leader, democracy a champion and everyone a friend
“Europe has lost a leader, democracy has lost a champion and we have all lost a friend,” said caretaker President and EP leader Roberta Metzola at a memorial service for David Sassoli in Strasbourg. Roberta Metzola spoke of a man with a great vision, who knew how to translate into action the values ​​he believed […]
Von Der Layen: David Sassolli was a visionary who helped us progress in the EU
The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, describes David Sassoli as a man with a vision and a shaper. Quoting her own words about the values ​​and ideals of the EU and looking back on their joint visit to the former concentration camp in Fossoli, Italy, Ms. Von der Layen bids farewell to […]
The European Parliament is honoring the memory of David Sassoli
The European Parliament this afternoon in a special ceremony in Strasbourg honors the memory of the late President David Sassoli, at the beginning of the first plenary session of 2022. European Council President Charles Michel, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emanuel Macron, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta and political group leaders […]
K. Sakellaropoulou for Sassoli: I say goodbye to a friend of Greece with deepest sadness
The President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, referred to the work offered and the legacy left by David Sassoli, in a statement, at the funeral of the Italian politician that took place recently in Rome. “With deep sorrow I say goodbye to a devoted European and friend of Greece, the President of the European Parliament […]
SYRIZA Eurogroup for Sassoli: Europe mourns the loss of a good president, idealist and friend of our country
“Europe mourns the loss of a good president, idealist and friend of our country,” the SYRIZA Eurogroup wrote in a statement on the loss of the President of the European Parliament, Italian Social Democrat David Sassoli, who passed away this morning, before the end. of his term. “David Sassoli was a friend of Greece, a […]
David Sassoli: ‘A great European’ – His possible successor
It causes sadness and pain all over Europe the death of David Sassoli. The Italian politician had won the respect of all as a voice of calm and conciliation, at a time when centrifugal forces and extremist positions in Europe are increasing. “We have lost a great European,” said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. […]
Brussels bids farewell to D. Sassoli with messages of appreciation and love
LAST UPDATE: 11.33 The politician, the man and the friend for those who knew him – Brussels bids farewell with messages of appreciation and love to the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli who passed away in the early morning hours today. His death was announced at dawn by his spokesman Roberto Cuigio: “David […]