Rome, 9 May (LaPresse) – “9 May is a day of celebration for all European citizens. The memory of the Founding Fathers reminds us of the values of freedom, democracy and independence, upon which they sought to build a virtuous path towards the unification of Europe, economically and, in the long term, politically.” So said the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of Europe Day, which is celebrated today. “The peoples of Europe form a community and, for these reasons, celebrating 9 May means reaffirming a collective commitment that calls upon each and every one of us,” he emphasised.