(ANSA) - ROME, 11 JAN - "I learned with dismay the news of the death of David Sassoli", declared German chancellor Olaf Scholz, through the twitter account of his spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit.
"Europe loses a committed President of the Parliament, Italy an intelligent politician, Germany a good friend" continues the message of condolence from the Social Democratic German Chancellor.
"Our thoughts go to the family".
concludes Scholz.
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