Matteo Orfini

Matteo Orfini is an Italian politician, a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and President of the Democratic Party.[1]

Matteo Orfini
President of the Democratic Party
In office
14 June 2014 – 17 March 2019
Preceded byGianni Cuperlo
Succeeded byPaolo Gentiloni
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
Assumed office
15 March 2013
ConstituencyLazio 1
Personal details
Born (1974-08-30) 30 August 1974
Rome, Italy
NationalityItalian
Political partyDemocratic Party

Biography

Matteo Orfini was born in Rome in 1974. He started his interest in politics when he attended the lyceum.

In 2004 became a collaborator of the left-wing leader, Massimo D’Alema, after his election in the European Parliament.

In 2007 Orfini joined the Democratic Party, becoming the leader of the party’s internal left-wing faction Rifare l'Italia.[2]

On 14 June 2014 he replaced Gianni Cuperlo, becoming President of the Democratic Party.[3]

References
  1. From Italian house website
  2. http://www.repubblica.it/politica/2013/01/02/news/giovani_turchi-49823186/
  3. Da giovane turco a giovane renziano: Orfini presidente Pd
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