Seeing our territory at the center of national and international news not for the events of the past but for those of the future truly represents a historic turning point for Gorizia. Because this is the message that the two presidents Mattarella and Pahor present today in our land also wanted to give: Gorizia and Nova Gorica represent the best Europe, the one that fights to build a tomorrow full of opportunities for its people, for young people, overcoming divisions and resentments. This is the point, not sterile speeches and good intentions but far-reaching projects, such as the European Capital of Culture, which will lead to a great turning point, also economic for the entire territory. All with respect for diversity. Not a single city but two cities together, each with its own identity, which leads to mutual enrichment.

We are working so that our young people can find, in the future, new and important job opportunities in this territory, so that we can once again count at a regional, national and international level.

Thank you Presidents Mattarella and Pahor for sharing it!

Thank you fellow citizens of Gorizia for being at our side in the realization of this ambitious project!

Rodolfo Ziberna

Mayor of Gorizia