“It is a sad day for Europe. Today our Union is losing a convinced pro-European, a sincere democrat and a good man”. This was stated by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Italian, recalling David Sassoli during a press point. He was “a man who fought for justice and solidarity and a good friend, my thoughts go to his wife Alessandra, his children Giulio and Livia and all her friends”, added the president, who wore a suit and a black mask.
David Sassoli “in 1989, he was in Berlin among the young Europeans when the wall fell. In his adolescence he sided with democracy and has a united Europe. In over a decade of service in the European Parliament,But he also believed that Europe had to fight for something more. He wanted Europe to be more united, closer to the people than her, more faithful to our values. This is his legacy “said the president of the European Commission.
” 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 “he wrote in a tweet in the morning.” Rest in peace, dear David “. Michel:” A sincere and passionate European. We already miss “
“I am sad and moved by the news of the death of the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli. A sincere and passionate European, we already miss his human warmth, his generosity, his cordiality and his smile. Sincere condolences to his family and his loved ones “. The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, writes in a tweet. Metsola (Ppe): “Europe has lost a leader”
“I am heartbroken. Europe has lost a leader, I have lost a friend, democracy has lost a champion. David Sassoli has dedicated his life to making the world a better and fairer place. His Parliament joins Alessandra. , Giulio and Livia in mourning for their loss. All my thoughts are with them “. The first vice president of the European Parliament and deputy of the European People’s Party (EPP), Roberta Metsola, writes on Twitter. Duch, spokesman for the EU Parliament: “A great sorrow”
“It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of President David Sassoli. Our deepest condolences go to his family and to all those who had the pleasure of working with him and meeting him “. The spokesman of the European Parliament, Jaume Duch, writes in a tweet.France pays tribute to the “fighter of Europe”
“Deeply saddened by the death of David Sassoli, president of the European Parliament. A fighter of Europe, a sincere and courageous defender of democracy and the values ​​of our Union”. The French secretary of state for European affairs, Clement Beaune, writes in a tweet. Scholz: “Germany loses a good friend”
“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. Flags of the EU institutions at half mast as a sign of mourning
European Union flags at half mast near the buildings of the European institutions in Brussels as a sign of mourning for the death of the President of the EU Parliament David Sassoli. In the seat of the European Parliament in the Belgian capital, the blue-background flags with the 27 golden stars fly at half mast from 8.30 this morning. Shortly afterwards, the Commission and the EU Council also did the same in the buildings of the European headquarters.
