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Statement on the death of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament
Published By Europa [English], Mon, Jan 10, 2022 6:00 PM
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, President of the European Committee of the Regions, said on 11 January:
I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament. The European Union and Italy cry for the passing away of a true European.
As passionate journalist, convinced politician and committed President of the EP, he always upheld our common European democratic values. My sincere thoughts are with his family.
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