“I am deeply saddened by the death of a great European and Italian. David Sassoli was a passionate journalist, an extraordinary President of the European Parliament and above all a dear friend”. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen , writes it in a tweet in Italian . “My thoughts go out to his family. Rest in peace, dear David,” she adds.
“Sad and moved by the announcement of the death of David Sassoli. A sincere and passionate European, his human warmth, his generosity, his conviviality and his smile are already missing. Sincere condolences to his family and to the people close to him. “, The president of the EU Council, Charles Michel , always writes on Twitetr .
“The death of David Sassoli is a great pain. We lose a politician of value but above all a friend, a man who has dedicated his life to the service of others, first in journalism and then in institutions as president of the European parliament. Rest in peace , Dear friend”. The High Representative for EU foreign policy, Josep Borrell , writes it in Italian on Twitter .
“I learned with dismay the news of David Sassoli’s death” said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, via the twitter account of his spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit. “Europe loses a committed President of Parliament, Italy an intelligent politician, Germany a good friend” continues the message of condolence from the Social Democrat German Chancellor. “Our thoughts go to the family”, concludes Scholz.
“David Sassoli has left us. Terrible news for all of us in Italy and in Europe. We will remember your figure as a democratic and pro-European leader. You were a clear, generous, cheerful, popular man. A hug to your family. Rest in peace.” and instead the tweet of the EU Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni .
“The president of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, passed away during the night. A very good person, a loyal opponent, an honest man. On behalf of the European Conservatives and Reformists party and the Brothers of Italy, I express my sincere condolences to his family to its political community “. This was declared by the president of the European Conservatories (ECR Party) and of FdI, Giorgia Meloni.
“The words I never wanted to say. For a unique friend, a person of extraordinary generosity, a passionate pro-European. For a man of vision and principles, theorized and practiced. That we will try to carry on. Knowing that we will not be up to it. # AddioDavid #Sassoli “, writes the secretary of the Democratic Party Enrico Letta on twitter .
“News that saddens us. We express our condolences for the death of David Sassoli, holding on to his family and loved ones in this painful moment”. So via Twitter the Lega group in the European parliament.
“The death of my colleague and friend David leaves me dismayed and deeply dismayed. With him goes a Great President both politically and humanly. I express affectionately closeness to his family. Rest in peace David.” The vice president of the European People’s Party, Antonio Tajani , writes on Twitter .
“The emptiness that David Sassoli leaves is great. A passionate, loyal, intelligent politician, capable of reconciling two qualities that are difficult to match in politics: serenity and firmness in principles. And even before that he was a distinguished journalist. He dedicated his activity to the world of politics. defense of human rights, of the most fragile, against inequalities and disparities. A true pro-European who has played the role of President of the European Parliament with equilibrium. ” This was stated by former Prime Minister Romano Prodi .“A deep pain. Hi David.” Thus the Minister of Public Administration, Renato Brunetta , on Twitter after the death, which took place last night, of the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli.
“A brilliant, selfless man at the service of the institutions. He loved his country and strongly believed in European values. The death of President David Sassoli pains us deeply. A big hug to his family”. Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio writes on Facebook.
“The death of David Sassoli is above all a very sad and painful news for all of us. A community that has loved, followed and supported him over the years for his passion, ability and dedication”. The president of the Lazio Region writes on Facebook,Nicola Zingaretti.
Sassoli’s death saddens us and leaves us speechless. David was a generous man of great humanity. A journalist and a politician who is always attentive and close to the world of work “. This was stated in a note by the general secretary of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini . He was a” supporter of a policy closer to citizens and their needs, in particular those of young. A convinced pro-European who has always fought for a Europe of solidarity “, he concludes.
“The death of David Sassoli saddens us. His commitment to a united, social, work and peoples Europe, integrated in rights, solidarity, protection of the weakest, was an example for everyone. . A serious loss for Italy and the EU “. The general secretary of the CISL, Luigi Sbarra , writes on twitter .
“A news that upsets and pains us deeply: only yesterday we learned of his hospitalization in Italy and the cancellation of all public events. We are truly speechless. David was an exceptional person, a talented politician and very deep humanity”. This was stated by the mayor Dario Nardella, having received the news of the death of the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli, expressing condolences to the family also on behalf of all of Florence, Sassoli’s hometown.
David Sassoli was a generous and passionate politician. At the service of the institutions with authority but with the simplicity with which he knew how to be with people. A moving thought of the pain of the family. The President of Italia Viva Ettore Rosato writes it on social media .
