Brussels, 20 October (LaPresse) – "The suffering that crime has caused in our country has taught us that we must always be very vigilant, because criminals tend to update their tools, which requires us to update our tools for combating crime. I also thank you for referring to the bomb, the attack and threats against a journalist. This is something that unites all those who care about democracy. Journalism and freedom of the press, investigative journalism, any form of journalism is an indispensable safeguard of our democratic life." This was stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, addressing the presidents of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives and Senate during his visit to Belgium.