Overview
- The Quirinale reception Wednesday marked SIAE's 145th anniversary and featured remarks from President Sergio Mattarella with prominent artists in attendance.
- Mattarella said SIAE protects authors and helps power Italy’s cultural, social, civic and economic life.
- He pointed to the society’s reach, citing 126,000 authors and 30 million works under its care.
- SIAE president Salvatore Nastasi said the group is ready to confront artificial intelligence and large platforms but called for clear and transparent rules.
- La Repubblica reported this was the first formal audience for SIAE's leadership at the palace, a symbolic show of support during wider disputes over cultural funding.