San Marino has once again brought issues of social justice, workers’ protection and inclusion to the international table. It did so on the occasion of the 2026 Annual Forum organised by the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Global Coalition for Social Justice, where the Secretary of State for Labour, Alessandro Bevitori, spoke via video message broadcast in Geneva during the “Partners’ Spotlight” session.
At the heart of his address was the dialogue between government, trade unions and employers’ associations, as well as the role that a small state like San Marino can play in testing new labour policies.
“The Republic of San Marino reaffirms its voice on the international stage on issues of fairness and workers’ protection,” reads the statement from the Secretariat of State. “This is a contribution focused on the value of social dialogue and on the ability of small states to act as dynamic laboratories for reform.”
The Secretariat also highlighted the work carried out by Ambassador Marcello Beccari, Permanent Representative in Geneva, through diplomatic coordination and ongoing contacts with the International Labour Organization.
The central point of San Marino’s position is holding together economic growth and social safeguards. “San Marino has reaffirmed its course of action, based on the tripartite method codified by ILO Convention No. 144. The operation of the Labour Commission ensures constant consultation between the government, trade unions and employers’ associations,” the statement continues.
According to the Secretariat, it is precisely the Republic’s small size that allows for more direct dialogue between institutions and social partners, and makes it possible to assess the effects of adopted solutions more quickly.
“We firmly believe that competitiveness, innovation, workers’ protection and inclusion are by no means conflicting goals,” said Secretary of State Alessandro Bevitori. “San Marino does not intend to propose a rigid model to be replicated, but rather the concrete example of a country capable of testing operational tools, assessing their impact and adjusting them promptly. Our country’s small size is a genuine source of agility: it allows us to maintain a direct and constant relationship with social partners, involving them not only in the final stage of decision-making but from the very definition of strategic priorities.”
The video message also referred to some of the legislative developments currently underway on Titano. According to the Secretariat, October is expected to see the formal deposit of the instruments of ratification for the ILO’s fundamental Conventions on health and safety in the workplace.
At the same time, the Grand and General Council (Consiglio Grande e Generale) is examining a bill dedicated to the employment inclusion of people with disabilities. The stated aim is to make the most of individual skills and potential through specific training and support programmes.
“Protection, innovation and industrial competitiveness are thus interwoven within a coherent framework of social sustainability,” the statement notes, also referencing San Marino’s commitment to the goals of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda.
“Adherence to the goals of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda remains the guiding reference for government action,” the Secretariat of State concludes. “As Alessandro Bevitori explained in his address to foreign delegations, defending the dignity of the workforce means building resilient communities ready to face the ongoing economic transitions.”
San Marino’s participation in the ILO Forum in Geneva was therefore used to reaffirm its willingness to share experiences and best practices on labour issues, developing collaborations with other countries and partners belonging to the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
