Antonio Tajani — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Foreign Affairs since October 2022.
Appointed Secretary of Forza Italia in July 2023, having co-founded the party in 1994.
Holds the position of Vice-President of the European People's Party.
Served as President of the European Parliament from 2017 to 2019.
Was a European Commissioner, overseeing Transport (2008-2010) and Industry, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (2010-2014).
Championed re-industrialisation, "green growth," and initiatives like the Late Payments Directive and Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan.
Began his career as a professional journalist in 1980 and served as an officer in the Italian Air Force.

Biography

Antonio Tajani is an Italian politician who currently serves as Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Foreign Affairs, roles he assumed on October 22, 2022. Following the death of Silvio Berlusconi, he was appointed Secretary of Forza Italia on July 15, 2023, a party he co-founded in 1994. He also holds the position of Vice-President of the European People's Party.

Tajani has a long history of engagement with the European Union, spanning 28 years.