Adnkronos (Adnkronos) – “In our vision of Italy, no one is left alone. The work carried out by the Meloni government began a long time ago and today brings reforms such as the one on the professions. We have courageously reversed course because professionals are a strategic resource for the country. We are here because we want to thank you for the tremendous work you do every day; you are one of the fundamental pillars on which we are building society.”
Arianna Meloni, head of the political secretariat of the Brothers of Italy (FdI), said this during the Lazio leg of "The Italy of Professions, the Meloni Government's Reforms and the Commitment of the Brothers of Italy," the national campaign promoted by the Brothers of Italy's National Professions Department and the Lazio Regional Coordination of the Brothers of Italy.
Arianna Meloni then presented the 'Italy of the Professions' awards to representatives of several professional categories, as a sign of appreciation for their daily contribution to the country, during the Lazio leg of 'Italy of the Professions, the Meloni Government's Reforms and the Commitment of Brothers of Italy', the national campaign promoted by the National Professions Department of Brothers of Italy and the Lazio Regional Coordination of Brothers of Italy.
The awards were presented to representatives of several professional categories, as a sign of appreciation for their daily contribution to the country: David Bacecci of the Union of Forensic Orders of Lazio, Adalbeto Bertucci of the Order of Labor Consultants of Rome and the Province, Simonetta Ceraudo of the Order of Geologists of Lazio, Giovanni De Baggis of the Professional Order of Industrial Experts of Rome and the Province, Giuseppe Guaglianone of the Order of Pharmacists of the Province of Rome, Andrea Lenza of the Order of TSRM and PSTRP of Rome and the Province, Paola Medde of the Order of Psychologists of the Lazio Region, Paola Muraro of the Order of Agronomists and Forestry Doctors of Rome and the Province, Iolanda Rinaldi of the Order of the Midwifery Profession of Rome and the Province, Antonio Scaglione of the Provincial College of Surveyors and Graduate Surveyors of Rome and the Province, Salvatore Velotto of the Order of Food Technologists of Campania and Lazio, Pierluigi Ugolini of the Order of Veterinary Doctors of Rome and the Province.
"A party like ours," said Fabio Rampelli, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies, "has a duty to be interclass, to speak to everyone. I believe that professionals have a different role and embody a cultural and human dimension that makes the difference. When you're a professional, you reason and relate to society and its needs.
Professionals, understood as the middle class, are fundamental to society; with these people, we intend to embark on a focused journey toward Italian rebirth. We are here because this world represents the vibrant reality of the society we want to build.
"This government's reforms for professionals were implemented with the help of professionals, the government, and ministers. Professionals are the backbone of the government, because every building where a professional office light is on means someone has had to prepare, putting in a lot of effort and taking personal risks," said Marco Silvestroni, provincial president of the Rome Federation of Italian Workers. "There's still a lot to do," he emphasized, "and simplify things to make businesses more efficient. Long live the freelance professions and long live Italy."
"The Italy of Professions campaign has been around for a long time, ever since we were in opposition at the instigation of Minister Lollobrigida. We met with thousands of professionals, and they all brought their concerns, their fears, and above all, a great deal of vision. We kept our promises, and today they are Italian laws: fair compensation, scholarships for postgraduate students, promotion of STEM subjects, and countless other provisions. The Meloni government has implemented a comprehensive and highly participatory reform package, starting from the bottom up, because we continued our dialogue with the professional associations." This was stated by Marta Schifone, national head of the Professions Department at FdI.
“For us,” he emphasized, “professionals are a resource because they are the nation's intellectual capital.”
Calderone, 'The Fdi stage is a unique opportunity that involves all professional categories'
"I believe today is a unique opportunity to bring together all the professional associations. Giorgia Meloni's decision to appoint the president of the labor consultants as Minister of Labor is a sign of respect for all professionals." This was stated by Marina Elvira Calderone, Minister of Labor and Social Policies, speaking at the panel "Technical and Social Professions." "I believe," she emphasized, "that any reform must absolutely be the result of a dialogue with professionals. The message is to keep in mind that professionals are a fundamental value that makes a difference. I have always said clearly that when we talk about work, we are talking about all aspects of work, from employed to self-employed. Italian professionals are everywhere and, as such, also have the opportunity to provide services that the public sector requests and needs."
Bellucci: "The reform bill has the potential to synthesize."
"The bill on the reform of professions has the potential to achieve synthesis, but the government wouldn't be able to do anything without the Federation of Italian Labour (FdI). For us, Italy is based on merit, not welfare. It's study, professionalism, and expertise that make the difference—a different way of thinking about benefits. We want to revolutionize welfare." This was stated by Maria Teresa Bellucci, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policies, speaking at the panel "Technical and Social Professions."
"There are 50 engineers registered with professional associations," recalled Carla Cappiello, deputy vice president of the National Council of Engineers. "I thank Giorgia Meloni for her commitment to a well-structured enabling bill. There's an article that states that all activities not expressly reserved by law can be performed by any professional, and this concerns me because it creates a liability gap."
"We receive around 1000 applicants each year," said Roberto Orlandi, national president of the National College of Agricultural Technicians and Graduate Agricultural Technicians. "The average age of those working in the profession is 45. We have 63 retirees for every 100 active workers. Qualifying degrees are stuck at the Ministry of Education, University and Research; the government must unblock them to modernize the education system. This is the first reform that doesn't stem from a negative bias against professionals. We support the reform by saying that reservations can only be made by law and must be agreed upon. The real challenge will be the implementing decrees."
"We are approximately 48," noted Barbara Rosina, national president of Cnoas (National Council of the Order of Social Workers), "this is a bill we all wanted to pass together as professional associations. This reform presents us with a great opportunity, and in reality, we're seeking a different narrative for our association."
"About 60% of our active members," noted Carlo Bartoli, president of the National Council of the Order of Journalists, "are self-employed or quasi-subordinate. I thank the Ministry of Justice for helping us resolve regulatory issues. The compensation paid to journalists is 'unfair'; we are at worrying levels, and we need to ensure the respect and dignity of journalists."
Gemmato, 'Updating our National Health System'
Marcello Gemmato, Undersecretary of State for Health, reviewed the innovations in the reform of healthcare professions during the panel discussion "The Reform of Healthcare Professions." "Today," he noted, "the National Healthcare Fund is worth €146 billion, but the Fund still needs funding. We need to modernise our National Healthcare System, enhancing and strengthening the workforce of healthcare professionals."
"We're talking about a long-awaited reform, and this bill introduces expertise primarily related to factors that increasingly influence professionals. Good clinical practices are important," said Filippo Anelli, national president of Fnomceo (National Federation of the Orders of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists).
According to Diego Catania, president of the National Federation of Tsrm and Pstrp Orders, "the orders are subsidiary bodies of the State. We have professionals who deal with primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Having engaged in constant dialogue with policymakers is an added value that should not be overlooked."
"We have moved from a National Order to a National Federation," explained Vincenzo D'Anna, national president of Fnob – the National Federation of Biologists' Orders. "This requires a greater focus on locality."
According to Piero Ferrante, national president of Fnofi (National Federation of Physiotherapists' Associations), "We often imagine the professional coming after the problem, but that's not the case. In today's healthcare system, the most important activity of all is preventive healthcare. Skills must be adapted to meet today's healthcare needs. We have always been listened to by a Ministry with which we can collaborate."
"The bill will help make the nursing sector's role more visible," said Barbara Mangiacavalli, national president of Fnopi (National Federation of Nursing Professions). "This government has had the courage to deliver on a commitment made to nursing specialties. We have high hopes for the future as we continue to work on the implementing decrees."
"We have succeeded in changing the relationship between the tax authorities and taxpayers. Accountants, lawyers, and employment consultants provide the added value the tax administration needs. The future prospect is to increasingly achieve professional aggregations through tax-neutrality mechanisms." This was stated by Maurizio Leo, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, participating in the panel on legal and economic professions. "Looking ahead," he reiterated, "the goal is professional aggregation to provide a much more efficient service."
"Italian labor consultants," noted Rosario De Luca, president of the National Council of the Order of Labor Consultants, "number 26, and we serve nearly 12 million families. It's a responsibility we feel deeply. I thank Deputy Minister Leo for always listening. Our value must be valued and revitalized."
For Paolo Trancassini, Quaestor of the Chamber of Deputies and Lazio regional president of the Federation of Italian Communists (FdI), "the important stage is when we present ourselves and say 'we did this.' We've proven ourselves worthy, and the novelty is precisely that we've stayed true to President Meloni's words: 'We don't want to disturb those who want to do something.' Today, all professionals are aware of their important roles, and we're ready to take on Rome's challenge of explaining what hasn't been done."
Elbano De Nuccio, national president of the National Council of Chartered Accountants (CNDCEC), noted that "the reform was designed for approximately 120 members, as well as for future generations. Today, it's important for citizens to know who does what. I remember when professionals were viewed with suspicion, but today they were taken into account by the government when the tax reform was drafted."
"In Italy," said Francesco Greco, national president of the CNF (National Bar Council), "there are 235 registered lawyers, plus 50 trainees. We felt it was necessary to reform the legal system, and we envisioned the role of the lawyer of the future and began rewriting it. I'm trying to spread the slogan that lawyers can be trusted, without forgetting the principle of autonomy and legal regulation. We've rewritten the entire legal profession; we hope the government will approve the final framework next week."
Meloni's government introduces a package of reforms for the legal, healthcare, economic, and technical sectors.
The Meloni government has launched a package of reforms that affects every sector of the professional associations: law, healthcare, economics, and technical professions. This commitment was recalled today during the Lazio leg of "The Italy of the Professions, the Reforms of the Meloni Government, and the Commitment of the Brothers of Italy," the national campaign promoted by the National Professions Department of the Brothers of Italy and the Lazio Regional Coordination of the Brothers of Italy.
It is the fruit of work begun at the beginning of the legislature and of a long-anticipated modernization that the Department calls the most significant reorganization in the history of the Republic for Italian professionals. Four reforms, one single plan, and alongside these reforms, a commitment to the professions of tomorrow: the STEM discipline.
The reform of the legal system: the constitutional charter of the Italian legal profession. Freedom and independence of the lawyer, fair compensation, fairer access for young people, the first protections for single-clients, true equality within the professional associations. The reform of the healthcare professions: on the side of those who provide care. Greater attractiveness and safety in the National Health Service, updated and certified skills, finally modernized auxiliary professions, renewed training, and changes to medical liability. The reform of the accounting system: a reform long-awaited for over twenty years. Skills recognized by law, internships during university. Younger professional associations with digital voting, more guarantees for citizens and businesses. The reform of the professional associations: 15 professions, nearly 700 members. Independence and clear skills, fair compensation and reimbursed internships, sickness and maternity protections, human expertise at the center in the age of artificial intelligence.
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