(ANSA) - ROME, MARCH 07 - "On Thursday at the Constitutional Affairs Commission in the Chamber, work will begin to equip Rome, the capital of the Italians, with special powers. It is a victory for all, regardless of political alignments, a victory for Rome. It is an opportunity unique and we must all be united to win this battle ".
This was declared by the mayor of Rome Virginia Raggi.
"For years we have been clamoring for this: now we are finally taking another important step forward towards the recognition of special powers, resources and tools for our city. A greater simplification to give faster answers to all citizens", he continues.
"Our work and of the municipal councilors in the Capitoline Assembly, which unanimously and with one voice asked the Parliament for a common and effective legislative initiative, stating the hoped-for results after years of waiting and broken promises.
I want to thank all the municipal councilors, the offices and parliamentarians ", explains Raggi.
"It is time to look forward with courage. President Mattarella, on the occasion of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Roma Capitale, said that" Rome can give so much to the development of the country "and that" the national community must ensure the necessary support so that the functions of the Capital are carried out in the best possible way and thus create advantages for the whole system '.
Investing in Rome means focusing on all of Italy.
Decisive challenges such as the 2025 Jubilee and the 2030 Expo await us. We cannot wait, Rome and the Italians can no longer wait ", he concludes. (ANSA).
