Massimo D'Alema

Italian politician · Italy · On the map · Politicians · Born 1949 · age 77

Massimo D'Alema is an Italian politician and journalist who was the 53rd prime minister of Italy from 1998 to 2000. He was Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2008. D'Alema also served for a time as national secretary of the Democratic Party of the Left (PDS).

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A life in dates

2018“I do not participate in the criminalization of the M5S, partly because the neo-fascist drift of the Lega is undoubtedly more worrying.”In their wordsIo non partecipo alla criminalizzazione del M5s anche perché è senz'altro più preoccupante la deriva neofascista della Lega.Read the whole statement

2016“Stiglitz writes clearly [...] inequality is a political choice [...] the growth of inequality is destroying the foundations of democracy.”In their wordsStiglitz scrive chiaramente [...] la diseguaglianza è una scelta politica [...] la crescita della disuguaglianza sta distruggendo le basiRead the whole statement

2014“That generation [of 1968] had an extraordinary, formative experience. Political generations are not only marked by the passing of time, which is ultimately a trivial fact.”In their words17 March 2014Pareto AcademyRead the whole statement

2013“Letta is just a transitional leader for a temporary government with a specific agenda. He will not be useful a second time around.”In their wordsLetta è solo un leader di transizione per un governo momentaneo e con un programma di scopo. Non sarà utile una seconda volta. Per ilRead the whole statement

2012“(Concernong the 2012 Democratic Party primary elections) If you follow Matteo Renzi's path, you are headed for political disaster. (November 8, 2012)”In their words8 November 2012Se si va sulla strada di Renzi si va al disastro politico.Read the whole statement

“We must bring politics back to Europe. [...] This separation between democratic politics and decision-making is the tragedy of Europe.”In their wordsDobbiamo portare la politica in Europa. [...] Questa separazione tra la politica democratica e il momento della decisione è il drammaRead the whole statement

1949Born20 April 1949

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D'Alema with Romano Prodi and Silvio Berlusconi in 1996

D'Alema with President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi in 1999

D'Alema with the then senator Ugo Sposetti

D'Alema with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2006

D'Alema in 2007

D'Alema during a Democratic Party meeting in May 2009

D'Alema with Evangelos Venizelos

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Massimo D'Alema

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It's easy to beat up poor, desperate people. Finding the money to do what they promised is difficult, and they are unable to do so.
2018 · Bastonare la povera gente disperata è facile. Trovare i soldi per fare quello che hanno promesso è difficile e non sono in grado di farlo., Own words
In this changing world, Europe should be the bearer of a new Atlantic vision.
2015 · In questo mondo che cambia, l'Europa dovrebbe farsi portatrice di una nuova visione atlantica. [...] Ma oggi la politica atlantica, Own words
I don't think that Renzi's media success corresponds to extraordinary wealth and novelty of content. (October 29, 2013)
29 October 2013 · Non mi pare che al successo mediatico di Renzi corrisponda una straordinaria ricchezza e novità di contenuti., Own words

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Awards

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX

About this person

Earlier in his career, D'Alema was a member of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) and was the first former Communist party member to become prime minister of a NATO country and the only former PCI prime minister of Italy. Due to his first name and for his dominant position in the left-wing coalitions during the Second Republic, he is referred to as Leader Maximo. He is also the author of several books.

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Italy