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February 17, 2021 Draghi is determined, but also excited the one who enters the government benches for the reply in front of the Senate. "Sorry, but I still have to learn" says the premier in his reply, when he is pointed out that his microphone is not working well. And then: "I thank you for the esteem you have shown, but this too must be justified and validated in the facts by the government action chaired by me". 



But his speech then puts aside the emotion and goes straight to the point, in an attempt to give an answer to all the requests represented by the Senators during the long day of work in the Chamber: "I want to reiterate how crucial you consider the work of Parliament "and" I have clearly indicated how the governance "of the Recovery plan" must be based on the Mef, with the very close collaboration of the competent ministries ". Prime Minister Mario Draghi said this in his reply to the Senate. Therefore, added Draghi, "Parliament will be informed on the overall structure of the program" and on specific interventions.



Culture Culture

must be supported, a "heritage that defines our identity" and therefore refreshments for this sector must be strengthened, said Draghi. "The restrictions necessary to contain the pandemic have put a strain on museums, cinemas, theaters ... Culture must be supported. The risk is to lose a heritage that defines our identity. The economic loss is enormous, but it would be even greater the loss of the spirit ". Draghi specified: "Much has been done to ensure adequate refreshments. We need to do even more. Above all, we need to strengthen the protection of workers and use the assets of the Next generation Eu. The return to normality as soon as possible must also concern culture, essential for the growth of the country ". 



Tourism

"I mentioned the companies that may not reopen after the pandemic but one that will certainly reopen is tourism, investing in tourism, supporting it does not mean throwing money away: that money comes back". "For a country with a high tourist vocation like ours, this is an essential issue. Measures must be put in place to allow tourism businesses not to fail and workers to protect income levels".



Legality and security

"On the migration issue, the most effective answer passes from full responsibility on the part of the European institutions, the opposition between the most exposed states and the states of north-eastern Europe remains". "Italy proposes as a concrete measure of solidarity a compulsory mechanism for the redistribution of migrants on a pro quota basis. I said that without legality and security there can be no growth, without restoring legality and security it is very difficult to grow".



Criminal infiltration risk

"There is a specific risk we run, in view of the reconstruction season: that of the possible infiltration of organized crime into the economy, following the liquidity crisis that is affecting various sectors". "This danger is constantly followed by the inter-force monitoring body set up at the Department of Public Security, to update the map and the chains of activities of the mafias. Particular attention is paid to financing for businesses and citizens in difficulty due to the pandemic crisis . The prefects have been sensitized to pay maximum attention to the polluting factors of the legal economy ". The objective, underlined the head of the government, is "to anticipate the structural response of the state in terms of prevention and contrast". "It has emerged - said Draghi - that various prefectures have activated collaborations with chambers of commerce and municipalities to make the checks on changes in the name of economic activities more efficient due to possible infiltrations. Special attention - he concluded - is paid to trade and the tourism-hotel sector ".



Migrants

"The most effective and lasting response" on the migrant dossier "passes through a full assumption of responsibility by the European institutions. Italy, also supported by some Mediterranean countries, proposes as a concrete measure of solidarity a mandatory mechanism for the redistribution of migrant migrants. -quote". 



Involving local authorities

The Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, confirms his intention to involve local authorities in Goveno's activities. "I met the representatives of the Regions, Municipalities and Provinces. Their involvement is inevitable but in some cases it is essential. Certain things are not done if they are not discussed with the Regions".



The evening will end with the Senate vote of confidence, expected at around 11 pm. In the meantime, the space is taken up by the explanations of vote.



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