Europe at crossroads, must assume greater international responsibilities: Italian president - Anadolu Ajansı

Italy’s president said Friday that Europe must take on greater international responsibilities as it faces mounting conflicts and crises, Italian news agency ANSA reported.

“There is no doubt that Europe today stands at a new crossroads in its history and must choose to assume greater responsibilities in international life,” Sergio Mattarella said during a meeting with a visiting delegation from the Nizami Ganjavi Foundation, a cultural group based in Azerbaijan.

He described the international situation as complex and at times unprecedented, citing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, worsening conflicts in the Middle East, and deepening crises elsewhere that sometimes receive little attention.

Mattarella’s remarks come amid security concerns in Europe over the Ukraine war and worsening conflicts in the Middle East.

A series of bomb threats also disrupted air traffic across Europe this week, with at least 18 flights targeted Thursday.