THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO MOURNS THE DEATH OF LAWYER ROBERTO CASELL

Naples | 16 April 2022
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

President Michele Capasso, the members of the Governing Board and of the International Scientific Committee, and the heads of the Autonomous Sections of the Fondazione Mediterraneo express their deep sorrow for the death of lawyer Roberto Caselli, a founding member of the Fondazione and member of the Governing Board for over a decade.
President Capasso mourns the "Brother" and "Friend" who was characterised by his limpidity, transparency and exemplary rigour.

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WAR IN UKRAINE: IMPACT IN EU’S SOUTHERN NEIGHBOURHOOD AND EURO-MEDITERRANEAN RAMIFICATIONS

Ukraine | 04 April 2022
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

EuroMeSCo will hold an online Off the Record Policy Talk with relevant EU stakeholders. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss the political, geopolitical and socio-economic consequences of the war in Ukraine in the MENA region.
The Off the Record Policy Talks are an activity of the EuroMeSCo: Connecting the Dots project. Their aim is to provide key policy stakeholders with a platform for direct debate with experts. These are small-sized meetings held under strict Chatham House rules.
The Fondazione Mediterraneo is a founding member of the EuroMeSCo network and supports and disseminates its main activities.

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POPE FRANCIS MEETS THE MIGRANTS

Malta | 03 April 2022
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

During his apostolic journey to Malta, Pope Francis met with migrants, right after yet another massacre in the Mediterranean Sea with over 90 people losing their lives.
President Capasso recalled the Pope's first visit to Lampedusa in 2013 and then to Lesbos, and stressed the importance of a European reception resolution, on the model of what is happening with Ukrainian refugees.

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APOSTOLIC VISIT OF POPE FRANCIS

Malta | 03 April 2022
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

Pope Francis visited the island of Malta, the centre of the Mediterranean and the heart of migration.
In his meeting with the President of the Republic, George Vella, he recalled the importance of welcoming people.
There was great participation in the Holy Mass. Earlier in the day, the Pope visited the Grotto of St Paul.
President Michele Capasso recalled the central role of Malta and the numerous events organised by the Foundation in over thirty years: "We are reassured by the presence of President George Vella, a dear friend who has shared with us the most significant stages of our action for peace and dialogue", concluded Capasso.

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