Politicians, leaders and important figures from around the world from different fields paid tribute this Monday to one of the most controversial figures in Italy, the former premier Silvio Berlusconi, who he died 86 years old because of leukemia.
from the italian president Sergio Mattarella until the same Vladimir Putin in Russia they have expressed their condolences and left the most pleasant memory and respect for the figure of Il Cavaliere, who died in Milan and will have his state funeral next Wednesday.
Messages of respect and condolences from around the world for Berlusconi
One of the most important figures as putin He sent his condolences to the Italian government. “For me, Silvio was a dear person, a true friend,” declared the Russian president, in a telegram of condolences addressed to Italian President Mattarella.
The boss of the Kremlin he said he always admired the “wisdom”, “incredible vital energy” and “sense of humour” of this “true patriot” who “made an invaluable personal contribution” in the development of the Russian-Italian relationship.
Another who joined was the Pope Francisco, from the Gemelli hospital in Rome, where he is hospitalized after an abdominal operation. The Supreme Pontiff praised the “energetic temperament” of the former Italian prime minister and expressed his “support” for the family of the Italian politician and businessman.
“Rest in peace, friend”wrote the Hungarian nationalist prime minister, Victor Orbánin the caption of a photo he posted on Twitter of him next to Berlusconi.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenshared his “sadness” over the death of the magnate, who “led Italy at a time of political transition” and expressed his “condolences to his family and the Italian people.”
For the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “Silvio Berlusconi marked Italian politics considerably for several decades“, he expressed.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahudeclared: “Silvio was a great friend of Israel and always supported us”, and expressed being “deeply saddened”.
The messages in Italy for the death of Il Cavaliere
In Italy, the death of Berlusconiwhich marked the political landscape for a fourth century, aroused numerous reactions, starting with those of his political allies.
In a video sent by her services, the current head of the Italian government, Giorgia Meloni, praised the memory of a “fighter” whom she described as “one of the most influential men in the history of Italy” who “was not afraid to defend their convictions” thanks to their “courage” and their “determination”.
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Former Prime Minister and Senator Matteo Renzi, affirmed in his social networks that “many loved him and many hated him: but today everyone must recognize that his impact on political, economic, sports and television life was unprecedented.” your ally Matteo Salvinihead of the anti-immigration League, lamented the departure of “a great Italian”.
Even his political opponents paid tribute to him. “He ignited and polarized public debate, perhaps like no other, and even those who faced him as a political opponent must acknowledge that he never lacked for courage, passion and tenacity,” he said. Giuseppe Conteformer Prime Minister and leader of the 5 Star Movement (M5S).
The sports world also expressed its sadness and “recognition”. He AC Milanwhich the former prime minister led for more than 30 years (1986-2017), was “deeply saddened” by the death of his “unforgettable” former president.
The coach of the Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelottiformer player (1987-1992) and coach (2001-2009) of the rossonero club, expressed his “infinite gratitude” to him.
AC Monza, a football club owned by Berlusconi since 2018, and Adriano Galliani, his right arm. The FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid tribute to a “visionary”.
Source: Ambito
