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“Florence for me is not simply a city. Florence is a sentiment. And I think it's impossible to be a politician without sentiment.”

Quote by Matteo Renzi

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Matteo Renzi
Matteo Renzi

Matteo Renzi is an Italian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy. Born on January 11, 1975, in Florence, Italy, Renzi entered the political scene in 2009, when he was first elected to the Florence City Council. He rapidly rose through the ranks and became a key figure in the Democratic Party. In 2014, he became the leader of the Democratic Party and was elected Prime Minister later that year. Under his leadership, Italy implemented a series of reforms aimed at simplifying government institutions and improving efficiency. His resignation in 2016 following a failed constitutional referendum sparked widespread discussions about the future of Italian politics. more

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