A “civil and peaceful” mobilization on 11 November in Lipari against tariff increases in maritime transport, which continue to have a negative impact on the economy and social life of the smaller Sicilian islands, was organized by over 20 trade organizations including Federalberghi Minori Islands, transport committee, restaurateurs’ association. The initiative aims to draw the attention of regional and national governments to the inconveniences and costs affecting island communities. The decision was made during a video conference between trade associations and mayors of the smaller islands. For the day of protest, a sit-in is planned in the port area of Lipari, accompanied by a symbolic lockout of commercial and production activities. Furthermore, the mayors have announced that on November 12th they will go to Palermo to bring the protest to institutional offices. They will ask the Region for greater attention and the opening of a technical table on the critical issues of maritime connections. “Our identity, our economy and the fundamental right to mobility are under attack – say the trade associations – Traveling for us is not a luxury, but a necessity” The associations also denounce the silence of the regional government and the Ministry of Infrastructure. “We are islanders, but not isolated by law”, conclude the promoters, calling for a united mobilization to defend the future of the smaller islands.
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