Italy

Sergio Mattarella served as the President of Italy. He assumed office as the 12th President of the Italian Republic on February 3, 2015. Mattarella has had a long and distinguished political career. Before becoming President, he served in various capacities, including as a Member of Parliament, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Education. Born on July 23, 1941, in Palermo, Italy, Mattarella comes from a family with a strong political background. His brother, Piersanti Mattarella, was a regional politician and was assassinated by the Mafia in 1980. Before entering politics, Mattarella was a jurist and a constitutional law professor. Rome is the capital city of Italy and is located in the Lazio region in central Italy. Rome serves as the political and administrative center of Italy, housing various government institutions and official residences.

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