Military personnel express dismay after Giorgia Meloni approved the removal of the word "Sì" from the Italian national anthem. The decision, formalized by a 2025 presidential decree, restores the 1847 lyrics by Goffredo Mameli to ensure historical accuracy over musical additions by Michele Novaro. Official ceremonies now end with instrumental music instead of the traditional war cry as the government standardizes the version legally recognized since 2017.Giorgia MeloniGoffredo MameliMichele Novaro Published: 5h | Updated: 4h