There massacre of august 2nd was “a neo-fascist massacreexpression of a subversive plan that aimed to hit the State in its most sensitive component, ordinary citizens”. This was stated by the minister Matthew Piantedosi.
“The government is there,” he added, speaking to the victims’ families at the Bologna City Hall. “Keeping the memory of the attack alive together helps to strengthen the democratic alliance,” he added.
“We live in a time when the world seems to be facing a threat to the values of freedom and democracy that are the basis of peace and civil coexistence, enshrined in our constitutional charter. The Bologna massacre reminds us that peace and security and democracy are not obvious achievements, but values that must be defended and promoted daily. To do so, we must be united against every form of hatred and intolerance and forcefully reiterate our rejection of fascism and totalitarianism,” said the minister.