by InTrieste
The press conference on 23 December at the region began with a recap of the last 4 years of Fedriga’s rule, drawing special attention to the critical situations that hit our region: the tempest Vaia, Covid-19 pandemic, Green Pass protests, and summer 2022 fires in Carso.
This FVG government has been through thick and thin when looking back on the past four years. From the tempest Vaia in 2019, to the Covid-19 pandemic; these past four years have been anything but a smooth ride.
“We were among the first ones to close our schools and universities. As a dad I asked myself wether I would let my kids go to school after the first COVID cases in our region, and the answer was a definite no. In hindsight, it was the right thing to do,” said President Massimiliano Fedriga.
“The health workers who sacrificed their lives curing Covid-19 patients, I will remember them forever,” added Vice President Ricardo Riccardi in a heartfelt address. “We helped thousands, not only FVG residents but also a hospital in Sardegna by sending them all of the necessary equipment to face the pandemic”.
Looking back at the No-Green-Pass protests, regional councilor for tourism, Sergio Bini, added: “For a long time we weren’t sure we’d be out of the woods.”
To the horror of the ongoing war in the Ukraine. “We opened the doors to the refugees, and were ready to host them in the designated structures,” added Ricardo Riccardi. “We in FVG have lived through similar situations ourselves. However, the biggest help came from the local population which opened its doors to those in need.”
To this summer’s fires in Carso. “The force of nature was incredible,” said councilor for environment Fabio Scoccimarro. “The courage of our people was admirable, everyone fought to the end to protect the enviornment, to protect the people.”
“I new it would be difficult, but we definitely did not except all of the challenges that came our way,” said President Fedriga in his address to the press.
“We have to explain the younger generation that there are possibilities here. We need to give them opportunities,” added councilor for education Alessia Rosolen. “We’ve been working to help the younger generation find employment and will continue doing so.
Friuli Venezia-Giulia will be going to the polls in 2023 to elect its new regional government.
