Paolo Gentiloni

Paolo Gentiloni
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Name	Paolo Gentiloni
Office	Prime Minister of Italy
Term start	December 12, 2016
Term end	June 1, 2018
Predecessor	Matteo Renzi
Successor	Giuseppe Conte

Paolo Gentiloni is an Italian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 2016 to 2018. He was a member of the Democratic Party and held various positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs under Matteo Renzi. Gentiloni's political career has been marked by his involvement in key European Union policies and his relationships with other European leaders, such as Angela Merkel and François Hollande. He has also been a strong supporter of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and has worked closely with Barack Obama and Jean-Claude Juncker.

● Early Life and Education

Gentiloni was born in Rome and graduated from the Sapienza University of Rome, where he studied Classics and Philology. He was influenced by the Italian Communist Party and was involved in the Italian Socialist Party during his university years. Gentiloni's early career was marked by his work as a journalist for La Nuova Ecologia and his involvement in the Green Party, which was part of the European Green Party. He was also a member of the European Parliament and worked with other European politicians, such as Daniel Cohn-Bendit and Monica Frassoni.

● Political Career

Gentiloni's political career began in the Italian Parliament, where he was elected as a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 2001. He was a member of the Democrats of the Left and later joined the Democratic Party, which was founded by Walter Veltroni and Dario Franceschini. Gentiloni served as the Minister of Communications under Romano Prodi and later became the Minister of Foreign Affairs under Matteo Renzi. He worked closely with other European foreign ministers, such as Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Laurent Fabius, and was involved in key international events, including the Iran nuclear deal and the European migrant crisis.

● Prime Minister of Italy

Gentiloni became the Prime Minister of Italy in 2016, following the resignation of Matteo Renzi. He formed a government with the support of the Democratic Party, the New Centre-Right party, and the Civic Choice party. During his tenure, Gentiloni focused on implementing key economic reforms, including the Jobs Act, and worked to address the European migrant crisis. He also played a key role in international events, such as the G7 and the G20, and worked closely with other world leaders, including Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Gentiloni's government also implemented policies to support the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and he worked with other European leaders, such as Mario Draghi and Christine Lagarde.

● European Commissioner

In 2019, Gentiloni was appointed as the European Commissioner for Economy by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. He is responsible for overseeing the economic policies of the European Union and works closely with other European commissioners, such as Valdis Dombrovskis and Margaritis Schinas. Gentiloni has been involved in key European initiatives, including the European Green Deal and the Next Generation EU recovery plan. He has also worked with other international organizations, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the World Trade Organization, and has been a strong supporter of the United Nations and its Sustainable Development Goals.

● Personal Life

Gentiloni is married to Emanuela Mauro and has two children. He is a member of the Club of Rome and has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Italian Red Cross and the UNICEF. Gentiloni has also been a strong supporter of the Arts and has worked to promote Italian culture, including the Uffizi Gallery and the La Scala opera house. He has received several awards, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry, and has been honored by institutions such as the University of Oxford and the Columbia University.