First and foremost, explain Spiri, Parola, Panzera and Vitiello, "the dignity of the human being at every stage of its development, from conception to natural death, and in any material or physical condition, including physical pain and sickness". Then, "the anthropological structure of the family based on the marriage of a man and a woman, in which personal identity is developed and in which the fruitful seed of the social dimension is sown". Finally, "solidarity and subsidiarity". On these foundations, comment the young Italian, "Europe, its conscience and its history are shaped. The assumption of such values and principles leads to the moral, social and political progress of Europe and mankind". "Proclaiming big ideals" is not enough, "the personal deed of testimony, consistency and commitment (economic, political, social, scientific) for the common good is required at all levels and in all spheres". This, conclude Spiri, Parola, Panzera and Vitiello, "is the challenge of the present and the future, handed over to all European citizens".
