"In an era dangerously marked by rearmament, militarism, and ever-closer wars, we need the courage to make a strong, counter-current choice: abolish the June 2nd military parade and restore Republic Day to its original civic, popular, and democratic character ." This was written in X by Ilaria Salis , MEP for the Alliance of the Greens and the Left. Her statement sparked immediate and heated controversy.
Among the reactions was that of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni , who commented on social media: "I read that Italian institutional representatives are going so far as to say that the June 2nd parade should be abolished. I consider these statements not only shameful, but also unworthy of the many men and women in uniform who serve Italy every day with discipline, honor, and a spirit of sacrifice."
(Unioneonline)
