(ANSA) - ROME, JANUARY 18 - "Italy looks with unchanged confidence at the central, irreplaceable role that the Strasbourg Assembly plays in the process of continental integration. Apex of the European political debate, under its leadership the parliament - I am sure - will continue to work to ensure that the highest ideals municipalities find concrete applications at the service of EU citizens. In this spirit, and in memory of the late President Sassoli, I renew my cordial congratulations and offer you my happy birthday ".
The President Sergio Mattarella writes this in a message sent to the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
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