Matteo Orfini
Matteo Orfini | |
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| President of the Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gianni Cuperlo |
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| Born | 30 August 1974 Rome, Italy |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
Matteo Orfini is an Italian politician, a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and President of the Democratic Party.[1]
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 Giovani Turchi.[2]
On 14 June he replaced Gianni Cuperlo, becoming President of the Democratic Party.[3]