SAN MARINO – The signing of the Association Agreement with the European Union represents a historic turning point for the Republic. This is the message launched by the Regency in the speech addressed to citizens today, 19 October 2026, on the occasion of the signing of the agreement.
“With the signing of the Association Agreement with the European Union, our country makes a historic choice”, underlined the Captains Regent, Gerardo Giovagnoli And William Casalirecalling the long institutional and negotiating process that involved five legislatures, from the studies started in 2011 until the start of negotiations in March 2015.
According to the Regency, the agreement represents a fundamental stage in the history of San Marino international relations, without calling into question the sovereignty of the Republic. “A history of the permanence of our sovereignty”, they highlighted, underlining the country’s ability to open up to new forms of cooperation while maintaining its identity.
Entry into the European Single Market, through the progressive implementation of the agreement, will be able to offer new opportunities to young people in terms of study, training and work, as well as guaranteeing businesses greater certainty and competitiveness. Among the objectives indicated are also the strengthening of citizens’ rights and the improvement of services and social protection.
“The Agreement represents a crucial step for the present and, above all, for the future of the new generations”, stated the Captains Regent, inviting the entire San Marino community to collaborate so that the opportunities deriving from the agreement translate into growth, social cohesion and sustainable prosperity.
The speech thanked all the institutions, diplomatic structures, technicians, social and economic forces and all those who contributed to achieving the objective. Recognition also went to the European Union and its institutions for the respect and attention shown towards the reality of San Marino.
The Regency concluded with a message of confidence for the future: “The great historical turning points require trust, courage and a common vision”, so that the new path can translate into concrete benefits for the entire community.
