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Bologna hosts La Festa dell’Unità with major political leaders

La Festa dell’Unità is returning to Parco Cevenini in Bologna, running from August 25 to September 20, 2026. The event features a diverse lineup of political leaders and cultural figures.

Scheduled speakers include Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein, Matteo Renzi of Italia Viva, Giuseppe Conte of the Five Star Movement, and Nicola Fratoianni of Sinistra Italiana. Other notable attendees include Michele de Pascale, Stefano Bonaccini, and Mayor Matteo Lepore. The program also includes cultural contributions from Dacia Maraini and scientific researcher Silvio Garattini, as well as security expert Franco Gabrielli.

The festival aims to address themes of labor, solidarity, justice, and equality ahead of upcoming administrative elections. Provincial PD Secretary Enrico Di Stasi noted that the event serves as a platform to listen to citizens and address the city's challenges.

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Democratic Party · Elly Schlein · Giuseppe Conte · Matteo Renzi · Parco Cevenini