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Thursday, June 11 at the University of Arts with Sali Berisha and Fabrizio Tatarella
The volume “The Right Towards the Future – Itinerary of a Turning Point,” dedicated to the political thought of Pinuccio Tatarella, represents a broad and structured reflection on the evolution of contemporary Italian right-wing politics and the contribution that Tatarella himself has made to its modernization.
The book presentation will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the “Çesk Zadeja” Hall of the University of Arts in Tirana, a symbolic place for cultural and academic dialogue in the Balkans. The initiative represents a significant moment of comparison between Italian and Albanian political culture in a context of increasing cooperation between the two countries. The evening will be opened by a greeting from Dr. Massimiliano Adilardi, president of the FDI Albania circle in Tirana, promoter of the initiative and a figure committed to strengthening cultural and political dialogue between Italy and Albania. His speech will introduce the political and cultural significance of the initiative, highlighting the role of Italian communities abroad in strengthening international relations and dialogue between democratic systems.
Among the planned interventions, the one by Sali Berisha, president of the Democratic Party of Albania and a historical figure in the country’s politics, stands out. His participation gives the event a significant international dimension, highlighting the connection between European democratic experiences and the political path of the Western Balkans. His contribution will focus on the importance of political dialogue among different democratic traditions and the need to strengthen institutions as a pillar of stability and development. Fabrizio Tatarella, vice president of the Tatarella Foundation, will also speak, an organization that has been dedicated for years to enhancing the thought and cultural legacy of the Apulian statesman. His intervention will provide a direct testimony on the relevance of Pinuccio Tatarella’s ideas and the role of the Foundation in promoting studies, initiatives, and insights dedicated to his figure.
The meeting will be moderated by Lura Bac, who will lead the discussion among the speakers, fostering a balanced dialogue on the themes of the book regarding the evolution of the European right and the future prospects of international political dialogue. The strength of Tatarella’s thought lies in its ability to remain extremely relevant even today. In an era characterized by rapid and complex geopolitical transformations, his vision of a politics based on realism, mediation, and consensus-building represents a point of reference for those involved in institutions and governance.
The book highlights how the right can be a protagonist of the European future only through a constant ability to adapt without renouncing its founding principles. In this sense, Tatarella is presented as a forerunner of a new political season where identity and modernity are not opposing elements but complementary. The presentation of “La destra verso il futuro” in Tirana is not just an editorial event but a moment of political and cultural confrontation with international scope. The meeting between institutional representatives, political leaders, and the academic world helps to strengthen the dialogue between Italy and Albania in the name of a common European belonging. The book thus serves as a bridge between past and future, between memory and innovation, offering a deep reading of Pinuccio Tatarella’s thought and his political legacy, which remains central in the debate on the European right and its evolutionary prospects.
A central figure of the political season of the 1990s, Tatarella was one of the architects of the transformation of the Italian center-right into a European, democratic governing force rooted in institutional values. The work stands out not only for its historical and political value but also for its ability to engage with current events by reconstructing a line of thought that starts from the political identity of the Italian right and arrives at a broader vision in which the concept of nation integrates with that of Europe, international cooperation, and institutional responsibility.
A particularly significant element is the preface by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which offers an institutional and political interpretation of Tatarella’s legacy. The preface emphasizes the fundamental role of the statesman in the democratic legitimization process of the Italian right, as well as his ability to build bridges between different political cultures while always maintaining a strong ideal coherence. This introductory contribution enhances the value of the book, placing it within a political tradition that continues to influence contemporary debate.
The book is not a mere collection of texts or political memories but a true intellectual journey. The volume highlights how Tatarella interpreted politics as a service to the community based on pragmatism, dialogue, and responsibility. His vision stands out for its ability to overcome the ideological barriers of the past, proposing a modern right capable of facing the challenges of globalization and social changes. In this sense, the work also holds educational value for the new generations of administrators and political leaders, as the central message that emerges is one of a politics that does not renounce its identity values but incorporates them into a dynamic, open, and continuously evolving context.
