by InTrieste
Interviews: Interviews: FVG governor, Massimiliano Fedriga; Brigadier General, Gabriele Vitigliano
Trieste marked the 211th anniversary of the founding of the Carabinieri, Italy’s national gendarmerie, with a formal ceremony on Thursday that brought together top regional officials, military leaders, and members of civil society in a show of respect for one of the country’s most enduring institutions.
The event, held in the heart of the city, featured the participation of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s regional president, Massimiliano Fedriga, alongside Vice President Mario Anzil and regional ministers Pierpaolo Roberti, Sebastiano Callari, and Fabio Scoccimarro. Also in attendance were Trieste Mayor Roberto Dipiazza, regional Carabinieri commander General Gabriele Vitagliano, and representatives of the armed forces, law enforcement, and veterans’ associations.
The ceremony included the presentation of commendations to Carabinieri officers recognized for exemplary service, as well as official speeches that emphasized the enduring role of the Corps in maintaining public order and supporting local communities.
Fedriga, speaking on the sidelines of the event, described the Carabinieri as “a pillar of daily life and public trust,” noting that their contribution to regional stability also plays a vital role in fostering economic development. He cited a recent report by Il Sole 24 Ore naming Friuli Venezia Giulia as the leading Italian region in attracting investment—a success he attributed in part to the climate of security maintained by the Carabinieri.
“In the absence of security,” Fedriga said, “there can be no development or opportunity.”
The Carabinieri, founded in 1814, continue to serve as a national police force with both military and civil responsibilities. The anniversary events across Italy each year serve as a reminder of the institution’s evolving role in a modern democratic state, while honoring its historical legacy.
