(Finance) – “The Government is aware of the fact that the strength of the recovery depends first of all on the ability to overcome the emergencies of the moment. The epidemiological situation is improving sharply, thanks to the success of the vaccination campaign, and offers us margins to remove the residual restrictions on the life of citizens and businesses. I want to announce that it is the Government’s intention not to extend the state of emergency beyond March 31st “. This is what the Prime Minister Mario Draghi in the course of his intervention at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. And with the end of the state of emergency, as a result, Italy will say goodbye to the green pass and the system of colored zones.
“We will gradually put an end to the obligation to use the enhanced green certificate, starting with outdoor activities, including fairs, sports, parties and shows. We will continue – said Draghi – to carefully monitor the pandemic situation, ready to intervene in the event of a resurgence “.
With the end of the state of emergency on March 31, then from April “le schools – explained the premier – they will always remain open for everyone: they will in fact be eliminate contact quarantines. Will cease everywhere theobligation of masks outdoors, and that of FFP2 masks in the classroom “.
Among the issues addressed by the Prime Minister also the dear bills. “Today, the main concern – underlined Draghi – is the increase in the price of energy. The Government has intervened several times to help businesses and families, especially the poorest, and to find structural solutions so that this problem does not recur again. future. Last week we allocated almost 6 billion euros, in addition to the more than 10 that we have already used since last year. We increase the national production of renewable energy and gas, which can be sold at lower prices than that imported. We help Regions and Municipalities to support basic services, such as public lighting. In recent weeks, cities of art, including Florence, have turned off the lights on their monuments and symbolic places – a sign of alarm on the rising cost of energy. Your gesture has not gone unnoticed “.
Underlining that “the country’s long-term growth depends on our ability to implement the right reforms and the necessary investments today” Draghi highlighted the importance of aeffective implementation of the NRP. “The National Recovery and Resilience Plan – said the premier – is a historic opportunity to address the problems that have remained unsolved for decades, such as the lack of infrastructure or generational and gender inequalities. We must implement the Plan closely. with associations and local bodies. Because there is not a single recipe for the whole country, but we must adapt to the needs and characteristics of each territory. The Government – Draghi assured us – intends to offer all the necessary support to Regions, Municipalities and territorial bodies for simplify the procedures for interventions and better coordinate their implementation “.