Domani Motus Liberi has renewed its call for a referendum on the association agreement between San Marino and the European Union, taking aim at the government over how it has managed the country’s path toward Brussels. The opposition movement spoke out after taking part in a public evening organized by the “I Capi Famiglia” Committee, noting that it was the only party present at the meeting.
“DOMANI – Motus Liberi thanks the ‘I Capi Famiglia’ Committee for the invitation to the public evening dedicated to the referendum on the Association Agreement with the European Union. It was an important opportunity for direct dialogue with citizens, which we took part in wholeheartedly, turning out to be the only political force in parliament present, despite the invitation having been extended to all parties and movements,” the statement issued by the movement reads.
The absence of the other political forces is one of the points Domani Motus Liberi insists on, asserting the need to engage directly with citizens even on the most sensitive issues.
“For us, politics is first and foremost about responsibility. And when citizens call, those who have chosen to represent them have a duty to show up. Always. Even when the discussion may be uncomfortable, even when the questions are difficult, even when it would be easier not to attend.”
During the evening, the movement outlined its position on the agreement, answering questions from attendees and explaining how it would have approached the path toward EU association.
The harshest criticism is directed at the Executive, accused of failing to put in place an adequate strategy to guide the country through the changes linked to the agreement.
“A dossier that, in our view, the government has handled with worrying superficiality, without an adequate strategic vision, without serious planning for the economic and social repercussions, and without concretely preparing the country for the changes that lie ahead.”
According to Domani Motus Liberi, the issue cannot be reduced to a simple divide between those in favor of and those against European integration. The real point, the movement argues, concerns above all the consequences of the agreement for the economy, society and the Republic’s autonomy.
“This isn’t about being for or against Europe as a matter of principle. It’s about understanding what future we want to build for San Marino, with what tools, with what guarantees, and above all with what capacity to safeguard our national interests.”
The movement believes that a step of this magnitude would have required more thorough preparation and greater sharing of the decisions with the population.
“One of the most important junctures of the century would have called for far greater foresight, preparation and governing capacity. Instead, the country now finds itself discussing fundamental choices without a complete development strategy and implementation roadmap having been presented.”
Domani Motus Liberi therefore places the political responsibility on the ruling majority for failing to build a sufficiently clear and shared path, arguing that the agreement should have been accompanied by planning capable of addressing its consequences.
“This is the political responsibility we hold the current majority accountable for: failing to turn a historic juncture into a clear, informed and shared project for the Republic’s future.”
Hence the renewed call to directly involve citizens through a referendum, which the movement considers a necessary tool for a decision set to shape San Marino’s future.
“We will continue to uphold the right of Sammarinese citizens to be informed, involved and called upon to express their views through a referendum on a choice destined to profoundly affect the future of our state.”
The statement concludes with a further appeal for public participation: “Because San Marino’s future cannot be decided simply by asking citizens to trust. It must be built by putting them in a position to know, understand and choose.”
