Federica Mogherini

At-a-Glance

Current Rettore of the College of Europe, a post-graduate university for European studies
Served as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (2014-2019)
Served as Vice-President of the European Commission (2014-2019)
Italy's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (February-October 2014)
Member of the Chamber of Deputies (MP) from 2008 to 2014
Graduated from Sapienza University of Rome with a specialization in political philosophy

Biography

Federica Mogherini is an Italian politician and academic leader. She currently serves as the Rettore of the College of Europe, a post-graduate university for European studies in Bruges, Natolin, and Tirana, a position she was appointed to in 2020. Prior to this, Mogherini held prominent roles within the European Union and the Italian government. From 2014 to 2019, she served as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.