I'm of the opinion that action should be taken.
'Debba' — DEB-ba. Congiuntivo presente of 'dovere'. Double 'b' is clear.
Use in formal contexts — meetings, academic discussions, written opinions — when you want to state your position with authority and precision.
'Essere del parere che' (to be of the opinion that) is a formal Italian expression for stating a view. The subjunctive 'debba' follows. This construction marks educated, formal Italian and is typical of professional documents and speeches.
Sostengo che sia necessario cambiare.
I maintain that it's necessary to change.
'Sostenere' (to maintain/support) — academic language for a defended position
La mia posizione è che si debba agire.
My position is that action must be taken.
Highly formal — 'la mia posizione' (my position) as in a formal debate
Propendo per una soluzione diversa.
I lean towards a different solution.
'Propendere per' (to lean towards) — nuanced expression of preference
Italian bureaucratic and legal language uses elaborate opinion-stating formulas. Learning these constructions is essential for professional integration in Italy — work meetings, public consultations, and written reports all use this register.