Photoansa, 2022 year of war but hope doesn't die

A tragic year because the hope of recovery after the pandemic has been crushed by the explosion of war in Ukraine.

The conflict that began on the night of February 24 in the heart of Europe could not fail to be at the center of the book Photoansa 2022, the annual volume that brings together the best images taken by ANSA photographers, and was repeatedly referred to during the presentation at the Maxxi Museum in Rome, also to try to relaunch the hope that next year will instead be the bearer of peace.

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However, 2022 was also the year of Queen Elizabeth's death and, naturally, the one that brought the first female premier to Palazzo Chigi.

"More than an important year, I believe that 2022 is an unrepeatable year. This is Meloni's year and it's not over yet, let her work - said the president of the Senate Ignazio La Russa -. Italian democracy has been for too

, beyond merits and demerits, it was a bit lame because it could not fully express a government elected by the voters. Now the voters will judge whether it was a good investment or not"

The president of the Senate, Ignazio La Russa

LA RUSSA: 'EVERYONE FEELS THE NEED TO AVOID THE TEMPORARY EXERCISE' 

For the manoeuvre, "I expressed the hope that the provisional exercise will not be reached, the conditions are there. It would be embarrassing for Italy if the financial maneuver were not launched by the date, I believe that this should be in everyone's mind, majority and opposition, everyone can express considerations and criticisms, but all political forces can feel the need not to damage Italy".

This was stated by the president of the Senate, Ignazio La Russa, during the presentation of Photoansa.

'Berlusconi never insulted me, he didn't insult me, I was angry because he insulted others'.

It is a little background told by the president of the Senate, Ignazio La Russa who commented on the images of his 'animated' conversation

with Silvio Berlusconi on the day he was elected to lead Palazzo Madama.

The difficulties encountered during the vote 'I don't think were due to a personal problem, but linked to the formation of the government - said La Russa - A clumsy attempt, came from the right, to influence the prime minister in the choice of his ministers and in the choice of some ministers, who according to Giorgia did something else, however useful, better.

I found myself in the middle.'

'Beyond the form, between presidentialism, semi-presidentialism, prime ministership, the common thread is the major role played by the people in choosing who governs them.

I find this absolutely adequate for Italian needs',

he added - then Parliament will decide how to discuss and possibly how to approve a reform' if necessary also with 'a bicameral or a constituent one.

No matter the way, I would like the Italian people to be more involved in choosing who governs them.

The electoral law is consequential, one must not be made to measure for whoever is in government'.

A possible 'reform of the electoral law is consequent' to a possible presidential reform or one which, in any case, gives a 'greater role to the people in the choice of who governs them - he added, explaining 'an electoral law must not be made' on measure up to who is governing'.

I would like the Italian people to be more involved in choosing who governs them.

The electoral law is consequential, one must not be made to measure for whoever is in government'.

A possible 'reform of the electoral law is consequent' to a possible presidential reform or one which, in any case, gives a 'greater role to the people in the choice of who governs them - he added, explaining 'an electoral law must not be made' on measure up to who is governing'.

I would like the Italian people to be more involved in choosing who governs them.

The electoral law is consequential, one must not be made to measure for whoever is in government'.

A possible 'reform of the electoral law is consequent' to a possible presidential reform or one which, in any case, gives a 'greater role to the people in the choice of who governs them - he added, explaining 'an electoral law must not be made' on measure up to who is governing'.

An initial judgment was given by the president of Confindustria

.

"With the maneuver carried out in a very short time, the bar has been kept straight on public finance - he underlined -. The intervention on high bills is also positive", while "the fact that the other resources have not been allocated was not convincing with the aim of increasing potential GDP growth".

The president of Confindustria, Carlo Bonomi

BONOMI: 'ENTREPRENEURS NOT CORRECTLY REPORTED' 

"There are those who make mistakes but Italian entrepreneurs are not told correctly".

This was stated by the president of Confindustria, Carlo Bonomi speaking at the presentation of the Ansa 2022 photographic book. "The industry has transformed, we have capitalized, invested in research, 581 billion in exports were made last year. Italian industry - Bonomi said - it grew up where the German and French ones lost and no one has told why. No one has asked why, with all the problems this country has, it is still the second largest manufacturing in Europe. And I would challenge the Germans with our structural problems to make the seconds".

- "The maneuver carried out in a very short time, kept the bar straight on public finance, it was not like this

taken for granted given the promises made in the electoral campaign", said Bonomi underlining that "it is important because we often forget that in the last 11 years the country has brought its public debt from 1,900 billion to over 2,800". For Bonomi, the intervention on high bills, even if the coverage is only up to 31 March", while "the fact that the other resources were not allocated to the purpose of increasing the growth of potential GDP was not convincing". "Dedicate the resources you have - he asks - to the growth of potential GDP". For me, early retirements and a lump sum on a category of personal income tax payers do not produce potential GDP."

'I have been proposing a pact for Italy since I became president of Confindustria,

because it was clear what was happening on energy.

Let's hope that now is the right time.'

This was stated by the president of Confindustria, Carlo Bonomi.

'In 2020 I asked for an energy plan - he said - and I was told that it wasn't needed.

In September 2021 I said attention, an energy speculation is starting, unheard.

I have been proposing the pact since 2020, I hope someone has understood that it is now necessary to sit at that table.

The prime minister said he wanted to have a relationship with the intermediate bodies, let's see if it's the right time". Bonomi said that "there is always dialogue with the government and the president" and that there are "excellent relationships.

We have said what changes we think we need to make on the Budget law starting from the South.

ANSA director

, describing the commitment of the agency and its journalists.

"Despite all the difficulties, we are convinced that our job is to go where the facts happen and tell them from there" said Contu.

Representing all the journalists of the Agency who took turns on the stage in Ukraine

who recounted the harshness of many images, from the Bucha graves to the eyes of children.

And his tears too.

Giulio Anselmi, the president of the ANSA agency

The conflict was also recalled at the beginning by the

: 'The image that struck me the most is linked to the war in Ukraine, a stationary cyclist who looks astonished at the destruction of the war.

Despite the difficult economic situation'.

The Ukrainian ambassador to Italy Yaroslav Melnyk

UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR: 'WE NEED WEAPONS FOR PEACE'

"We all want peace, but to bring peace you need weapons. Russia only understands the language of force. Without weapons it would be too complicated to carry on this challenge and defend values ​​not only in Ukraine but throughout the world. I can understand the concern of some politicians about the sending of arms, but I do not share it. We must be more united than ever to carry on this battle".

This was stated by the Ukrainian ambassador to Italy Yaroslav Melnyk on the occasion of the presentation of the book Photoansa 2022. "There is no people who want peace more than us Ukrainians - he continued -. Russia would like a break to strengthen itself, we, instead , we want a peace established by international law.We must create the conditions that no longer allow any country to put human lives at risk.

Let's hope that peace comes as soon as possible, let's hope that 2023 will be a year of peace and victory for all of us". "I have seen this great solidarity from the Italian politicians and people and I would like to thank the government and all the Italian citizens for your support in the most dramatic period of our history - the ambassador underlined again -.

The previous and current governments continue to show solidarity with Ukraine by providing what we need most in this period."

I have seen this great solidarity on the part of the Italian politicians and people and I would like to thank the government and all Italian citizens for your support in the most dramatic period of our history - the ambassador underlined again -.

The previous and current governments continue to show solidarity with Ukraine by providing what we need most in this period."

I have seen this great solidarity on the part of the Italian politicians and people and I would like to thank the government and all Italian citizens for your support in the most dramatic period of our history - the ambassador underlined again -.

The previous and current governments continue to show solidarity with Ukraine by providing what we need most in this period."

the CEO of the agency Stefano De Alessandri

A wish joined by the CEO of ANSA

who recalled how, despite the complicated economic context, 2022 will close in a positive light for the fifth consecutive year for the agency.

The manager also recalled that on the basis of the Reuters Report, the ANSA site is confirmed as the leading news site in Italy in terms of authority. Doing the honors was the president of Maxxi , Alessandro Giuli , who

the his mandate with this event and wanted to underline the "social relevance of museums like this" which is also manifested "with important partnerships such as the one with ANSA".

The director of ANSA Luigi Contu with the president of Maxxi Alessandro Giuli

the first woman to referee in Serie A , intervened for sport.

"There is no standard reaction to the players' protests - she said -. It depends on the referee, everyone has their own style. Then the The referee must also act as a psychologist and understand what that protest comes from. However, I try to respond with kindness."

The referee Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi

To represent the world of entertainment

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'This year I carried out the 'I would like' project and went to some schools proposing a redevelopment project.

There I realized that there are forgotten and unseen kids, because digital gives the impression that if you're not in there you don't exist.

The school is the true trench of the state, not only against crime but also against the sense of emptiness of the future that can be amplified by digital technology.

Digital fragments opinions and the public - he said - and we run the risk of finding ourselves in a funnel, made up of few prospects'.

As for plans for the future, the artist explained that 2023 will be "a year of pause and observation".

Cesare Cremonini

To close the evening the satire by

, who illustrated some of his cartoons.

After this Roman event, sponsored by Enel, the volume will then be presented at the

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