During a recent address, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the vital role of municipalities in enhancing national unity and cohesion. She congratulated newly elected ANCI president Gaetano Manfredi and discussed the importance of local governments in implementing the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Meloni acknowledged past mistakes but underscored the need for bold political action. She also addressed reforming the abuse of office laws to protect local administrators, insisting that legislation must support those committed to legal governance.