Unimpresa President Paolo Longobardi: “The Pope’s words remind us all of our shared responsibility — to put stable and dignified work back at the heart of society”
The moral and social value of the Papal appeal
The call of Pope Leo XIV for dignified and stable employment, especially for the youth, resonates deeply within Italian society. For Unimpresa, these words are a collective reminder of the need to rebuild an economy centered on human dignity, shared responsibility, and social cohesion.
According to Paolo Longobardi, this message transcends religion and enters civic life: “After years in which instability has eroded the trust of younger generations, we need a new social pact uniting institutions, businesses and workers around a shared vision of growth and stability.”
Work as a right, not as an economic variable
For Unimpresa, work must no longer be treated as a mere economic variable but as the foundation of human dignityand social participation.
“Italian companies must be the main drivers of this process,” Longobardi states, “but the State must also act — reducing taxes, simplifying rules, and encouraging investment. Only then can we rebuild confidence and stability among the youth and families.”
A beacon for Italy and Europe
The Pope’s words, Unimpresa concludes, should inspire not only Italy but all of Europe to rediscover its social and moral compass: “There can be no growth without stable employment, and no enterprise without hope.”
Work is thus reaffirmed as the bridge between ethics and progress, a lever for rebuilding a fairer, more inclusive, and hopeful society.