Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar is deeply saddened to learn of the death of the President of the European Parliament, Mr David Sassoli.
The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, has this afternoon written to the President of the European Commission Ms Ursula von de Leyen expressing the condolences of the Government of Gibraltar on the passing of her friend and colleague, Mr Sassoli.
In his letter, the Chief Minister reflected on the excellent work done by Mr Sassoli throughout the pandemic and said that this will be a legacy for which he will be remembered for many years to come.
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