"The dizzying rise in energy prices, also favored by unreasonable mechanisms and internal imbalances between European countries, is one of the most critical issues at the moment. A European response to the level of the problems is necessary and urgent ".
This was stated by the Head of State Sergio Mattarella in a message sent to the Ambrosetti Forum underway in Cernobbio.
"Individual countries - explains the President of the Republic - cannot respond effectively to the crisis. In freeing itself from Russian dependence on energy sources, Europe is called, once again, to take a leap forward in political determination, integration, innovation ".
Mattarella stresses that " the European Union is the only continental actor that can act to calm energy prices , supporting production activities, ensuring services to citizens and, at the same time, acting on the field of renewable energy, confirming concrete solidarity. to Ukraine ".
"The prolongation of the war of aggression in Ukraine - underlines the Head of State - is testing our consciences as free men and eager for peace, reflecting on our societies and economies".
"The fight against the pandemic - recalls Mattarella - was an opportunity for a European turning point in the sign of solidarity, today we need to continue on that path, linking the spirit of the Green Deal and the Next Generation EU to a Europe aware of its role and responsibilities ".
(Unioneonline / L)