Virginio Merola

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Virginio Merola
Virginio Merola mayor of Bologna.jpg
38th Mayor of Bologna
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 24, 2011
Preceded by Anna Maria Cancellieri (commissioner)
Personal details
Born (1955-02-14) February 14, 1955 (age 58)
Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy
Nationality Italian
Political party Democratic Party
Relations Married
Alma mater University of Bologna
Occupation Politician
Religion Roman Catholicism
Website www.virginiomerola.it

Virginio Merola (born February 14, 1955 in Santa Maria Capua Vetere) is an Italian politician. Merola is a member of the Democratic Party and the current mayor of Bologna.[1][2][3]

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Biography [edit]

Merola was born on February 14, 1955 in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy and attended the University of Bologna; where he gratuated in philosophy. Merola won the election with the 50,47% of votes, so he became mayor of the city; he is the latest of a long list of socialists but especially communists mayors of Bologna.

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References [edit]

  1. ^ "Merola boccia la 'Frocessione' "No al muro contro muro"" (in Italian). il Resto del Carlino. November 29, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Patrimoniale locale per non toccare l'Irpef" (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. November 15, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2011. 
  3. ^ "L'augurio di Merola agli studenti" (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. September 17, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2011. 

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Preceded by
Anna Maria Cancellieri (commissioner)
Mayor of Bologna
2011-
Succeeded by
Incumbent