Matteo Orfini (born on August 30, 1974 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian politician. He is a member of Italy's Chamber of Deputies and president of the Democratic Party.[1]
Matteo Orfini | |
|---|---|
 Matteo Orfini in 2013 | |
| President of the Democratic Party | |
| In office 14 June 2014 – 17 March 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gianni Cuperlo |
| Succeeded by | Paolo Gentiloni |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 15 March 2013 | |
| Constituency | Lazio 1 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 August 1974 Rome, Italy |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
Biography edit
Matteo Orfini was born in Rome in 1974. He started his interest in politics when he attended the lyceum.
In 2004, he 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 edit
- ^ "XVII Legislatura - XVII Legislatura - Deputati e Organi - Scheda deputato - ORFINI Matteo". www.camera.it.
- ^ "Pd, l'avanzata dei Giovani TurchiLa politica come azione collettiva". la Repubblica. 2 January 2013.
- ^ "Da giovane turco a giovane renziano: Orfini presidente Pd". ilGiornale.it. 14 June 2014.