Martelli, born in 1943, was a key figure in Italian politics, serving as Deputy Prime Minister (1989–1992) and Minister of Justice (1991–1993) under Bettino Craxi. His political career focused on issues like immigration (the Martelli Law of 1990) and judicial reform, but he was heavily implicated in the Tangentopoli corruption scandal, leading to his resignation and an eight-month suspended sentence for bribery in 2000. There’s no record in the provided sources or his known public statements linking him directly to construction policy or this specific quote. However, his involvement in Italian politics during a period of significant infrastructure and economic development under Craxi’s government suggests he could have commented on construction or governance issues, though not necessarily in these exact words.
The quote itself seems to critique technocratic governance (“councils made of technicians”) while emphasizing the need for ongoing construction projects. This aligns with broader debates in Italy, where technocratic councils—often appointed to manage crises or reforms—can clash with economic priorities like construction, a major industry. For instance, a 2020 article by Dr. Marthese Portelli, a Maltese construction industry leader, emphasizes the need for strategic, long-term planning in construction to avoid short-sighted policies, which could resonate with the sentiment of keeping construction sites active. Similarly, discussions around construction in Italy, like Alessandro Martelli’s comments on retrofitting buildings for earthquake safety, highlight the tension between regulatory oversight and practical progress. However, these are not directly tied to Claudio Martelli.
Given the lack of a direct source, it’s possible the quote is misattributed or from an unverified context, perhaps confused with another figure or discussion about construction and governance. For example, the sentiment could reflect critiques of technocratic bodies like the EU’s Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites Directive, which some argue overcomplicates local construction practices. Alternatively, you might be referring to a fictional or satirical context, as Martelli was parodied in media like the Italian show Avanzi, though there’s no evidence linking this to Home and Away or the MLK records.
If you meant a specific event, interview, or media reference tied to Martelli or another figure, please clarify the source or context (e.g., was this a news article, a TV show, or a post on X?). I can also search for real-time information or analyze specific content if you provide more details. For now, the quote doesn’t appear in Martelli’s documented statements, and the construction theme might relate to broader Italian or global policy debates rather than his direct involvement.