SAN MARINO – The Young Christian Democrats are critical and ask themselves a fundamental question: “On the eve of Labor Day, between good intentions and unsustainable living costs, San Marino must choose: really invest in young people or resign itself to losing them?
Yesterday evening represented a significant moment of discussion and participation, which deserves to be recognized and valued. Sincere praise goes to the Commission for Youth Policies which has demonstrated a concrete desire for dialogue with the youth realities of the country, as also highlighted by the signing of the letter of intent. A positive signal, which indicates a clear direction and which offers a glimpse of a potentially virtuous path.
The Secretary intervened for our movement Emanuele Canginiwho wanted to send a direct and incisive message to the young people present: do not be afraid and carry forward your ideas with courage. Simple but fundamental words, especially in a historical moment in which the greatest risk is to give up or, even worse, to no longer believe in the possibility of having an impact.
It is no coincidence that this statement was released on the eve of Labor Day. An anniversary that should celebrate dignity, rights and perspectives, but which today risks turning into a day of bitter reflection for many young people. Because being young workers today too often means having to deal with weak contracts, insufficient salaries and an increasingly distant prospect of autonomy.
In fact, we live in a phase in which the cost of living has increased clearly and, in many ways, unsustainably. Ever higher rents, mortgages that are difficult to afford, petrol and basic necessities that continue to increase: everything contributes to making the condition of the new generations more fragile. And then the question becomes inevitable: are we living to work or working to live?
San Marino, thanks to more careful and responsible management of public debt, today finds itself in a condition that could allow important strategic choices. And this is precisely where our provocation comes in: why not invest decisively in young people?
Looking outside our borders, there is no shortage of concrete examples. There are territories, such as Veneto, which have activated targeted policies to support youth entrepreneurship, facilitate access to housing and enhance talent. In Europe, investments are increasingly being made in tools that accompany young people towards autonomy, supporting qualified work, start-ups and professional growth paths.
These are experiences that demonstrate that a path exists. But taking it requires political courage and vision.
This is why we believe that tomorrow should not only be a celebration, but also a moment of collective awareness. A day that makes us reflect on where we are going and what future we want to build for the new generations.
Young people can no longer remain silent. They must make themselves heard, mobilize, push forward their ideas with determination. Because without a strong and continuous request, the risk is that everything remains stuck in good intentions.
A country that does not invest in young people is a country that gives up on its future. And today more than ever, this is not a choice we can afford,” conclude i GDC
