{"id":6121,"date":"2025-06-04T10:37:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T08:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/?p=6121"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:59:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T10:59:59","slug":"dan-republike-italije-uvodnik-ambasadorice-castellani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2025\/06\/dan-republike-italije-uvodnik-ambasadorice-castellani\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Republike Italije. Uvodnik ambasadorice Castellani"},"content":{"rendered":"

(English below)<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dana 2. juna 1946. godine milioni Italijana, po prvi put i \u017eene, pozvani su na birali\u0161ta da odlu\u010de izme\u0111u monarhije i Republike. To je osniva\u010dki datum, koji ozna\u010dava prelazak iz monarhije iscrpljene ratom u novu Italiju: demokratsku, ustavnu, zasnovanu na radu, koja je izabrala multilateralizam i euroatlantske integracije kao temelje svoje vanjske politike.<\/p>\n

Ovaj dan nije samo sje\u0107anje na pro\u0161lost, ve\u0107 i prilika za razmi\u0161ljanje o sada\u0161njosti i budu\u0107nosti. U me\u0111unarodnom kontekstu obilje\u017eenom geopoliti\u010dkom nestabilno\u0161\u0107u, sukobima u blizini i rastu\u0107im ekonomskim izazovima, Italija se nudi kao akter stabilnosti, rasta, dijaloga i saradnje, kako unutar Evropske unije, tako i u \u0161irem euro-mediteranskom i balkanskom okviru.<\/p>\n

Italijanska podr\u0161ka procesu pro\u0161irenja EU na Balkan je konkretna demonstracija ove posve\u0107enosti. Italija \u010dvrsto vjeruje da stabilnost, sigurnost i prosperitet kontinenta prolaze kroz evropsku integraciju regije. U tom duhu, i kroz format \u201ePrijatelji Zapadnog Balkana\u201c, Rim nastavlja da promovi\u0161e inkluzivan i realisti\u010dan put za zemlje kandidate, nude\u0107i politi\u010dku, tehni\u010dku i ekonomsku podr\u0161ku.<\/p>\n

Bosna i Hercegovina mora biti spremna donositi hrabre odluke: provoditi reforme koje zahtijeva EU, ja\u010dati svoje zajedni\u010dke institucije i u\u010dvrstiti vladavinu prava. Potrebna je sna\u017ena volja politi\u010dke klase BiH. Gra\u0111ani, posebno mladi, vjeruju u to: \u017eele evropsku budu\u0107nost, budu\u0107nost blagostanja, rada i slobode.<\/p>\n

Re\u010denica Alexandera Langera, italijanskog mirovnog politi\u010dara i ekologa i po\u010dasnog gra\u0111anina Sarajeva \u201eEvropa se ra\u0111a ili umire u Sarajevu\u201c od prije 30 godine, danas je aktuelnija nego ikad. Evropa se ra\u0111a tamo gdje identiteti, kulture i religije koegzistiraju. Gdje se razli\u010ditost priznaje kao bogatstvo, a ne kao prijetnja.<\/p>\n

Italija sa zabrinuto\u0161\u0107u prati nedavne inicijative Republike Srpske: secesionisti\u010dka retorika i dovo\u0111enje u pitanje ustavnog poretka idu protivno evropskom putu. Suverenitet, teritorijalni integritet, ustavni poredak i me\u0111unarodni pravni subjektivitet BiH moraju se po\u0161tovati. Istovremeno, Italija podr\u017eava misiju Visokog predstavnika u provedbi agende 5+2 i potvr\u0111uje svoju nedvosmislenu posve\u0107enost euroatlantskoj perspektivi BiH kao jedinstvene, ujedinjene i suverene zemlje.<\/p>\n

Italija u\u010destvuje s punom posve\u0107eno\u0161\u0107u u misiji EUFOR Althea, doprinosom vlastitog vojnog kontingenta stabilnosti i sigurnosti zemlje. Koristim ovu priliku da uputim zahvalnost i po\u0161tovanje italijanskim vojnicima na slu\u017ebi u BiH.<\/p>\n

Italijansko prisustvo u BiH nije samo diplomatsko. To su i lica, pri\u010de i odnosi. Duboko me dirnula autenti\u010dna naklonost koju mnogi gra\u0111ani BiH izra\u017eavaju prema na\u0161oj zemlji. To je osje\u0107aj koji vu\u010de korijene iz istorijskih, kulturnih i ljudskih veza, iz me\u0111usobne radoznalosti i instinktivne bliskosti, koja ponekad djeluje neovisno o politi\u010dkim odnosima.<\/p>\n

Na mnogo mjesta u zemlji prona\u0161la sam tragove italijanskog prisustva, uz pri\u010de gra\u0111ana \u010desto pro\u017eete zahvalno\u0161\u0107u Italiji. Tokom 1990-ih, za vrijeme rata, ova veza se duboko u\u010dvrstila: Italija je primila vi\u0161e od 70.000 izbjeglica iz BiH i podstakla izvanrednu mobilizaciju civilnog dru\u0161tva \u2013 hiljade volontera, aktivista i obi\u010dnih gra\u0111ana nastojali su donijeti pomo\u0107 u ratu koji se do\u017eivljavao kao \u201erat pred ku\u0107nim pragom\u201c. Sje\u0107anje na civilne i vojne italijanske \u017ertve podsje\u0107a nas da ne smijemo biti posmatra\u010di: moramo biti dio istorije, graditi mostove, birati solidarnost.<\/p>\n

Danas su deseci italijanskih op\u0107ina pobratimljeni s gradovima i mjestima u BiH. Ti odnosi nisu prazne formalnosti: to su \u017eivi mostovi, sa projektima, \u0161kolskim razmjenama, kulturnom i dru\u0161tvenom saradnjom. To su pri\u010de o pomirenju, zajedni\u010dkom pam\u0107enju i budu\u0107nosti. Uspjeh novih avionskih linija izme\u0111u Italije i BiH, kao i brojni studenti koji svake godine dolaze ovdje u posjetu, svjedo\u010de o radoznalosti s kojom Italijani gledaju na BiH, privu\u010deni njenom multikulturalno\u0161\u0107u, slo\u017eenom istorijom i ljepotom.<\/p>\n

Italijansko prisustvo uklju\u010duje i Razvojnu saradnju, aktivnu u mnogim sektorima: zdravstvu, pomo\u0107i migrantima, o\u010duvanju prirodne i kulturne ba\u0161tine, promociji odr\u017eivog turizma i podr\u0161ci procesima pomirenja. Zahvaljuju\u0107i anga\u017emanu na\u0161ih nevladinih organizacija, od kojih neke nikada nisu prestale djelovati od kraja rata, nastali su vrti\u0107i, centri za ranjive skupine, ekonomske aktivnosti, mikrokreditni projekti i inicijative za prihvat. Zahvaljuju\u0107i i evropskim fondovima, poma\u017eemo javnoj upravi BiH da se uskladi s EU standardima, uklju\u010duju\u0107i klju\u010dne sektore poput policijske saradnje i borbe protiv korupcije.<\/p>\n

Ekonomija tako\u0111e ima klju\u010dnu ulogu. Italija je prvi izvoznik u BiH i drugi trgovinski partner. Na\u0161e kompanije, velike i male, stvaraju radna mjesta i inovacije u sektorima poput tekstila, prehrambene industrije, metalurgije i mehanike. Dvije velike italijanske banke doprinose stabilnosti i pouzdanosti finansijskog i kreditnog sistema. Mostarski sajam, gdje je Italija u aprilu bila zemlja partner, pokazao je potencijal ove saradnje. Sada, uz Udru\u017eenje italijanskih preduze\u0107a u BiH, \u017eelimo stvoriti stabilnu platformu za dijalog i zajedni\u010dki rast.<\/p>\n

Italijanska kultura, nosilac univerzalnog jezika, jo\u0161 je jedan stub na\u0161eg prisustva i pravi most dijaloga izme\u0111u razli\u010ditih identitetima u BiH, zahvaljuju\u0107i \u0161irokom priznanju u svim oblicima njenog izraza. Brojne kulturne inicijative organizovane su prethodnih mjeseci i planirane su za naredne sedmice: me\u0111u njima, koncert svjetski poznate pijanistkinje Leonore Armellini i nastup poznatog flautiste Andree Griminellija, koji se vra\u0107a u Sarajevo 30 godina nakon \u010duvenog koncerta pod dirigentskom palicom maestra Riccarda Mutija. Planirane su i inicijative sportske diplomatije, koje nam mnogo zna\u010de \u2013 priliku pru\u017eaju Zimske olimpijske igre Milano-Cortina, koje nas podsje\u0107aju na sarajevsku Olimpijadu iz 1984.<\/p>\n

Nastavljamo podr\u017eavati projekat Ars Aevi, budu\u0107i muzej savremene umjetnosti u Sarajevu, koji predstavlja multikulturnu du\u0161u grada. Italija je prva odgovorila na poziv organizatora, donacijom umjetni\u010dkih djela velikih umjetnika poput Michelangela Pistoleta i podr\u0161kom arhitekte Renza Piana za izradu projekta muzeja. \u017delimo da se taj projekat realizuje: on \u0107e biti simbol preporoda i dijaloga.<\/p>\n

Na\u0161a zajednica u BiH zauzima posebno mjesto u mojim mislima: oko 1.200 italijanskih i dr\u017eavljana sa dvojnim dr\u017eavljanstvom. Oni su dragocjeno bogatstvo koje odr\u017eava \u017eive veze me\u0111u na\u0161im narodima. I njima upu\u0107ujem \u010destitke povodom Dana Republike.<\/p>\n

Na kraju, zahvaljujem na toploj dobrodo\u0161lici koju sam dobila po dolasku u ovu prelijepu zemlju: upoznala sam divne ljude, velikog srca, snage duha i velikodu\u0161nosti, zbog kojih sam se odmah osje\u0107ala kao kod ku\u0107e.<\/p>\n

\u017divjela Italija. \u017divjela Bosna i Hercegovina. \u017divjelo prijateljstvo me\u0111u na\u0161im narodima!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.oslobodjenje.ba\/dosjei\/kolumne\/italija-pruza-cvrstu-podrsku-bih-1048983\/<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Italian Republic Day \u2013 Editorial by Ambassador Castellani<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

On June 2, 1946, millions of Italians\u2014for the first time, including women \u2014were called to the polls to choose between monarchy and republic. This foundational date marks the transition from a monarchy, deeply affected by war, to a new Italy: democratic, constitutional, founded on labor, and committed to multilateralism and Euro-Atlantic integration as cornerstones of its foreign policy.<\/p>\n

This day is not only a remembrance of the past but also a reflection on the present and future. In an international context marked by geopolitical instability, conflicts in our neighborhood, and growing economic challenges, Italy positions itself as an actor of stability, growth, dialogue, and cooperation, both within the European Union and in the broader Euro-Mediterranean and Balkan framework.<\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s support for the EU enlargement process towards the Balkans is a concrete demonstration of this commitment. Italy firmly believes that the continent\u2019s stability, security, and prosperity must pass through the European integration of the region. In this spirit, also within the \u201cFriends of the Western Balkans\u201d format, Rome continues to promote an inclusive and realistic path for candidate countries, offering political, technical, and economic support.<\/p>\n

Bosnia and Herzegovina must be ready to make courageous choices: to carry out the reforms required by the EU, strengthen its common institutions, and consolidate the rule of law. A strong will from the Bosnian-Herzegovinian political class is needed. Citizens, especially young people, believe in it: they want a European future, made of economic welfare, work, and freedom.<\/p>\n

The phrase by Alexander Langer, Italian pacifist and environmentalist politician\u2014and honorary citizen of Sarajevo\u2014\u201cEurope will be reborn or will die in Sarajevo,\u201d is more relevant than ever after 30 years. Europe is reborn where identities, cultures, and religions coexist. Where diversity is recognized as a richness and not as a threat.<\/p>\n

Italy views with concern the recent initiatives undertaken by the Republika Srpska: secessionist rhetoric and questioning of the constitutional order go against the European path. The sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitutional order, and international legal personality of BiH must be respected. At the same time, Italy supports the mission of the High Representative in implementing the 5+2 Agenda and reaffirms its unequivocal commitment to BiH\u2019s Euro-Atlantic perspective as a single, united, and sovereign country.<\/p>\n

Italy actively participates in the EUFOR Althea Mission, contributing with its own military contingent to the country\u2019s stability and security. I take this opportunity to express my esteem and gratitude to the Italian military personnel serving in BiH.<\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s presence in BiH is not only diplomatic. It is made of faces, stories, and relationships. I was struck by the genuine affection that many Bosnian-Herzegovinian citizens express towards our country. It is a sentiment rooted in historical, cultural, and human ties, made of mutual curiosity, an instinctive familiarity that sometimes seems to live independently of political relations.<\/p>\n

Many signs of Italian presence I have found in the country\u2019s places and in people\u2019s stories, often accompanied by feelings of gratitude towards Italy. It was in the 1990s, during the war, that this bond was deeply strengthened: Italy welcomed over 70,000 refugees from BiH and promoted an extraordinary mobilization of civil society, with thousands of volunteers, activists, and ordinary citizens who sought to bring relief in what was perceived as \u201ca war on our doorstep.\u201d The memory of Italian civilian and military victims reminds us that we cannot be spectators: we must be part of history, build bridges, choose solidarity.<\/p>\n

Even today, dozens of Italian municipalities are twinned with cities and towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These twinnings are not empty formulas: they are living bridges, made of projects, school exchanges, cultural and social cooperation. They are stories that speak of reconciliation, shared memory, but also of the future. The success of new air routes to and from Italy, as well as the numerous students who visit here every year, also testify to the curiosity with which Italians look at BiH, attracted precisely by its multiculturalism, its complex history, and its beauty.<\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s presence also includes Development Cooperation, active here in many sectors, such as health, assistance to migrants, enhancement of natural and cultural heritage, promotion of sustainable tourism, support for reconciliation processes. Thanks to the commitment of our NGOs\u2014some of which have never ceased operations since the end of the war\u2014nurseries, centers for vulnerable individuals, economic activities, micro-credit projects, and hospitality initiatives have been established. Furthermore, thanks to European funds, we help BiH\u2019s public administration align with EU standards, even in crucial sectors such as police cooperation and the fight against corruption.<\/p>\n

Economy also plays a key role. Italy is the leading exporting country to BiH and the second trade partner. Our companies, large and small, create employment and innovation in many sectors, such as textiles, agri-food, steel, and mechanical industries. Two major Italian banks contribute to the solidity and reliability of the financial and credit system. The Mostar Economic Fair, where last April Italy was selected as partner country, showcased the potential of this collaboration. And now, with the Association of Italian Enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we aim to create a stable platform for dialogue and common growth.<\/p>\n

Italian culture, bearer of a universal language, is another pillar of our presence and, as such, a true bridge of dialogue between the various souls of BiH, thanks also to the unanimous appreciation it enjoys in all its expressions. Several cultural diplomacy initiatives have been organized in recent months and are planned in the coming weeks: among them, the concert of internationally renowned pianist Leonora Armellini and that of the famous flautist Andrea Griminelli, who will return to Sarajevo after performing there 30 years ago in the famous concert conducted by Maestro Riccardo Muti. Also planned are sports diplomacy initiatives, which we particularly value: an opportunity will be offered by the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, allowing us to recall the Sarajevo Games of 1984.<\/p>\n

We also continue to support the Ars Aevi project, the future contemporary art museum of Sarajevo, which represents the multicultural soul of the city. Italy was the first to respond to the organizers\u2019 call, with works donated by great artists like Michelangelo Pistoletto and with the support of architect Renzo Piano for the museum\u2019s design. We want to see it realized: it will be a symbol of rebirth and dialogue.<\/p>\n

A thought also goes to our community in BiH: about 1,200 Italian citizens and dual citizens. They are a precious resource, keeping alive the ties between our peoples: to them, too, I extend my best wishes for our Republic Day.<\/p>\n

Finally, thanks for the warm welcome I received upon my arrival in this beautiful country: I have met wonderful people, with great hearts, strength of spirit, and generosity, who made me feel at home from the very beginning.<\/p>\n

Long live Italy. Long live Bosnia and Herzegovina. Long live the friendship between our peoples!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(English below)   Dana 2. juna 1946. godine milioni Italijana, po prvi put i \u017eene, pozvani su na birali\u0161ta da odlu\u010de izme\u0111u monarhije i Republike. To je osniva\u010dki datum, koji ozna\u010dava prelazak iz monarhije iscrpljene ratom u novu Italiju: demokratsku, ustavnu, zasnovanu na radu, koja je izabrala multilateralizam i euroatlantske integracije kao temelje svoje vanjske […]","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6121"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6121\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6190,"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6121\/revisions\/6190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ambsarajevo.esteri.it\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}