TREVISO – On April 25th, in Treviso, the commemorations for Liberation Day saw moments of tension during the celebration. The demonstrations began with the mayor Mario Conte who paid homage to the fallen partisans at the monument in via Maleviste, in the Canizzano district, a symbolic place of the anti-fascist resistance as five partisans were killed in that place.
Protests to Minister Nordio and Applause for Mayor Conte
The day saw the Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio, challenged during his speech on anti-fascism in Piazza Indipendenza. His words, considered ambiguous by many present, sparked boos and protests from those who wanted to express their dissent vigorously. Nordio responded to the criticism with provocative statements, further fueling tension.
On the contrary, Mayor Mario Conte received approval and applause for his decisive and clear speech on anti-fascism and the memory of the Resistance. He moved to remember the figure of Giacomo Matteotti and underlined the importance of keeping alive the memory of those who fought for a free and democratic Italy. For the mayor of the city, Treviso has been and will always be anti-fascist
A Moment of Reflection and Commitment for the Future
The day ended with the intonation of “Bella Ciao” by most of those present, a symbol of resistance and memory. At a time when historical memory and civil commitment are more relevant than ever, the celebrations for Liberation Day in Treviso represented an opportunity to reflect on the past and renew the commitment to a future based on the values of democracy , freedom, and anti-fascism.
