The European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) expresses its deep sorrow over the death of European Parliament President David Sassoli.

Italian ECR Co-Chairman Raffaele Fitto said:

“I am very sorry to hear of the death of David Sassoli, a man and politician of great depth with whom I always had fair disputes but shared a very trusting working relationship which, despite our differences of opinion, was always based on respect. On behalf of the ECR Group, I express my deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

Polish ECR Co-Chairman Ryszard Legutko said:

“The death of President Sassoli is a great loss not only for us MEPs but for the whole of Europe. Respected as a person and for his manner, even by his political opponents, he was someone who listened keenly and who did his utmost to bring different positions together. We will miss him dearly.”