Giorgio Napolitano quotes

Giorgio Napolitano was an Italian politician who served as the President of Italy for two consecutive terms. Widely respected for his diplomatic skills and commitment to constitutional values, he played a key role during challenging times in Italian politics. He became the first President in Italian history to be re-elected to a second term. Here are 13 of his quotes:

Now is the time to show maximum responsibility. It is not the time to pay off old scores nor for sterile partisan recriminations. It is time to re-establish a climate of calmness and mutual respect.

Giorgio Napolitano

It takes a lot of effort to win back credibility after having lost it so heavily.

Giorgio Napolitano

Speaking from my experience as a person involved for a long time in building the European Union, it is important to have patience and efforts to build a community of nations.

Giorgio Napolitano

No part of Italian society should see itself as exempt from the effort to save Italy from collapse.

Giorgio Napolitano

It's not just we Italians who are caught up in the difficulty.

Giorgio Napolitano

It is a responsibility we perceive from the entire international community to protect the stability of the single currency as well as the European frame work.

Giorgio Napolitano

If the constitutional process is not brought to a successful conclusion before the European elections, then the whole process might run out of steam.

Giorgio Napolitano

No one, no social group, can today avoid the commitment to contribute to the clean up of public finances in order to prevent the financial collapse of Italy. The sacrifices will not be in vain, especially if the economy begins to grow again.

Giorgio Napolitano

The principal of unity and indivisibility of the republic are the essential reference points.

Giorgio Napolitano

We have to continue our efforts with determination.

Giorgio Napolitano

The country will also need 'new forms of social welfare' instead of its current system which is excessively centred on pensions.

Giorgio Napolitano