The fight against the mafia: a collective commitment for a free future

May 23 is a crucial date in Italian history, a day in which the memory of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino becomes alive and palpable. Thirty-four years ago, the mafia struck hard, taking away innocent lives and deeply marking the national conscience. The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, underlined the importance of keeping the guard high against organized crime, drawing attention to the need for a collective effort to eradicate the mafia from the roots of society.

The role of the new generations

Mattarella highlighted how the involvement of the new generations is fundamental to building a future free from criminal constraints. The mafia, in fact, is not only a problem of the past, but a reality that continues to transform and insinuate itself into economic and social spheres. It is essential that young people understand the importance of legality and feel an active part in the fight against all forms of illegality. Education in legality must become a priority, so that the new generations can grow up in an environment free from mafia influences.

Memory as a tool of resistance

The memory of the victims of the mafia, such as Falcone, Borsellino and many others, must not be just a memory, but a powerful instrument of resistance. Their lives and their sacrifice must inspire continued and determined action against the mafia. Civil society has shown that it can react and not give in to violence. The massacres of the past have generated a recovery that has led to an intensification of the fight against the mafia, but it is essential not to lower our guard. Every citizen has a role to play, and vigilance must be a daily commitment.