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| + | |name=Giuseppe Conte | ||
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| + | |birth_date=August 8, 1964 (age 56) | ||
| + | |birth_place=Volturara Appula, Italy | ||
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| + | |spouse=Valentina Fico (divorced) | ||
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| + | |alma_mater=Sapienza University | ||
| + | |party=Independent (until 2021) | ||
| + | *Five Star Movement (2021 - present) | ||
| + | |office=Prime Minister of Italy | ||
| + | |president=[[Sergio Mattarella]] | ||
| + | |term_start=June 1, 2018 | ||
| + | |term_end=February 13, 2021 | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Paolo Gentiloni]] | ||
| + | |succeeded=[[Mario Draghi]] | ||
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| + | '''Giuseppe Conte''' (born August 8, 1964) was the prime minister of [[Italy]], serving from June 1, 2018 until February 13, 2021. His government is a coalition between the [[Five Star Movement]] and the [[conservative]] [[Lega Nord]], with [[Matteo Salvini]] being in his cabinet as Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. | ||
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Early in his premiership, Conte developed good relations with U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] due to their general agreement on various policies.<ref>Lyman, Eric J. (June 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/giuseppe-conte-italy-prime-minister-and-donald-tru/ Trump, new Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte forge unlikely bond]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180615/trump-praises-conte-as-very-strong-on-immigration Trump praises Conte as 'very strong' on immigration]. ''The Local''. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> | Early in his premiership, Conte developed good relations with U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] due to their general agreement on various policies.<ref>Lyman, Eric J. (June 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/giuseppe-conte-italy-prime-minister-and-donald-tru/ Trump, new Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte forge unlikely bond]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180615/trump-praises-conte-as-very-strong-on-immigration Trump praises Conte as 'very strong' on immigration]. ''The Local''. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> | ||
| − | + | Because of conservative Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, the Conte government developed a strong stance on immigration. However, in a leaked audio recording, Conte privately admitted to [[Angela Merkel]] that he disagreed with Salvini's policies and actually favored an "[[open borders]]" migration policy.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/03/leaked-audio-reveals-italian-pm-telling-merkel-salvini-is-against-everyone/ Leaked Audio Reveals Italian PM Telling Merkel ‘Salvini is Against Everyone’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 3, 2019.</ref> | |
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The government relaxed mandatory [[vaccine]] regulations, making it easier for parents to prove their children were vaccinated.<ref>Giuffrida, Angela (July 11, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/11/rise-of-italian-populist-parties-buoys-anti-vaccine-movement Rise of Italian populist parties buoys anti-vaccine movement]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180706/mandatory-vaccinations-italian-parents-will-no-longer-need-to-provide-doctors-note Mandatory vaccinations: Italian parents will no longer need to provide doctor's note]. ''The Local''. July 6, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref> | The government relaxed mandatory [[vaccine]] regulations, making it easier for parents to prove their children were vaccinated.<ref>Giuffrida, Angela (July 11, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/11/rise-of-italian-populist-parties-buoys-anti-vaccine-movement Rise of Italian populist parties buoys anti-vaccine movement]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180706/mandatory-vaccinations-italian-parents-will-no-longer-need-to-provide-doctors-note Mandatory vaccinations: Italian parents will no longer need to provide doctor's note]. ''The Local''. July 6, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref> | ||
| − | In December 2018, Conte stated that "if populism means giving sovereignty back to the people, we are proud to call ourselves populists."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (December 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/11/italys-giuseppe-conte-we-are-proud-to-call-ourselves-populists/ Italy’s Giuseppe Conte: We Are ‘Proud to Call Ourselves Populists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.</ref> | + | In December 2018, Conte stated that "if populism means giving sovereignty back to the people, we are proud to call ourselves populists."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (December 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/11/italys-giuseppe-conte-we-are-proud-to-call-ourselves-populists/ Italy’s Giuseppe Conte: We Are ‘Proud to Call Ourselves Populists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.</ref> He also made statements critical of the [[European Union]].<ref>Friedman, Victoria (February 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/13/verhofstadt-roll-calls-italian-president-puppet-populists/ Verhofstadt on a Roll, Calls Italian President ‘Puppet’ of Populists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.</ref> |
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| + | Conte moved to have Italy join China's Belt and Road Initiative, something supported by the M5S, though the League opposed the action.<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/italy-china-sign-accord-deepening-economic-ties Italy, China sign accord deepening economic ties]. ''Washington Examiner'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 23, 2019. Retrieved March 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Vagnoni, Giselda (March 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-china-president/italy-endorses-chinas-belt-and-road-plan-in-first-for-a-g7-nation-idUSKCN1R40DV Italy endorses China's Belt and Road plan in first for a G7 nation]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 24, 2019.</ref> Conte also attacked the Salvini's conservative immigration policies.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Jones, Gavin (August 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italian-pm-blasts-immigration-obsessive-salvini-as-leagues-election-bid-falters-idUSKCN1V516Y Italian PM blasts immigration-'obsessive' Salvini as League's election bid falters]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2019. | ||
| + | *D'Emilio, Frances (August 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/a0a82376857345a3ba1d5376d55a78cf Italy’s PM: Salvini ‘obsessed’ with blocking migrants at sea]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 15, 2019. | ||
| + | *Jacob, Manon (August 15, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-migrant-boat-drama-government-crisis/ Italian government crisis spills over into migrant boat drama]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | On August 20, 2019, Conte announced his resignation as prime minister, seeking to blame Salvini.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Tomlinson, Chris (August 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/20/italian-pm-attacks-salvini-and-resigns-as-govt-collapses/ Italian PM Resigns, Attacks Populist Salvini As Government Collapses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019. | ||
| + | *Walker, Marcus (August 20, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italian-prime-minister-to-resign-declaring-end-of-government-11566310341 Italian Prime Minister to Resign, Declaring End of Coalition]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 20, 2019. | ||
| + | *D'Emilio, Frances (August 20, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/fdf2be1e7f7f42148b2b6ed82ea54ba6 Italian premier to quit, blaming deputy for political crisis]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Democrat–M5S government=== | ||
| + | Conte publicly revealed himself to oppose conservative immigration policies after announcing a coalition government<ref>Zampano, Giada (August 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/1fcb36e298e24192b30c9ccacb54e082 Italy’s soft-spoken Conte raises his voice, wins new mandate]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.</ref> with the far-left Italian Democratic Party and M5S.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/29/conte-vows-more-inclusive-italy-left-wing-govt-populists-pull-plug-coalition/ Conte Vows a More ‘Inclusive’ Italy Under Left-Wing Govt After Populists Pull Plug on Coalition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:31, November 2, 2022
Giuseppe Conte (born August 8, 1964) was the prime minister of Italy, serving from June 1, 2018 until February 13, 2021. His government is a coalition between the Five Star Movement and the conservative Lega Nord, with Matteo Salvini being in his cabinet as Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
| Giuseppe Conte | |
Prime Minister of Italy
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| In office June 1, 2018 – February 13, 2021 | |
| President | Sergio Mattarella |
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| Preceded by | Paolo Gentiloni |
| Succeeded by | Mario Draghi |
| Born | August 8, 1964 (age 56) Volturara Appula, Italy |
| Political party | Independent (until 2021)
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| Spouse(s) | Valentina Fico (divorced) |
| Alma mater | Sapienza University |
Italian prime minister
League–M5S government
Early in his premiership, Conte developed good relations with U.S. President Donald Trump due to their general agreement on various policies.[1][2]
Because of conservative Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, the Conte government developed a strong stance on immigration. However, in a leaked audio recording, Conte privately admitted to Angela Merkel that he disagreed with Salvini's policies and actually favored an "open borders" migration policy.[3]
The government relaxed mandatory vaccine regulations, making it easier for parents to prove their children were vaccinated.[4][5]
In December 2018, Conte stated that "if populism means giving sovereignty back to the people, we are proud to call ourselves populists."[6] He also made statements critical of the European Union.[7]
Conte moved to have Italy join China's Belt and Road Initiative, something supported by the M5S, though the League opposed the action.[8][9] Conte also attacked the Salvini's conservative immigration policies.[10]
On August 20, 2019, Conte announced his resignation as prime minister, seeking to blame Salvini.[11]
Democrat–M5S government
Conte publicly revealed himself to oppose conservative immigration policies after announcing a coalition government[12] with the far-left Italian Democratic Party and M5S.[13]
References
- ↑ Lyman, Eric J. (June 20, 2018). Trump, new Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte forge unlikely bond. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ↑ Trump praises Conte as 'very strong' on immigration. The Local. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (February 3, 2019). Leaked Audio Reveals Italian PM Telling Merkel ‘Salvini is Against Everyone’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ↑ Giuffrida, Angela (July 11, 2018). Rise of Italian populist parties buoys anti-vaccine movement. The Guardian. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ↑ Mandatory vaccinations: Italian parents will no longer need to provide doctor's note. The Local. July 6, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ↑ Williams, Thomas D. (December 11, 2018). Italy’s Giuseppe Conte: We Are ‘Proud to Call Ourselves Populists’. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ↑ Friedman, Victoria (February 13, 2019). Verhofstadt on a Roll, Calls Italian President ‘Puppet’ of Populists. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ↑ Italy, China sign accord deepening economic ties. Washington Examiner (from the Associated Press). March 23, 2019. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ↑ Vagnoni, Giselda (March 23, 2019). Italy endorses China's Belt and Road plan in first for a G7 nation. Reuters. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Jones, Gavin (August 15, 2019). Italian PM blasts immigration-'obsessive' Salvini as League's election bid falters. Reuters. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- D'Emilio, Frances (August 15, 2019). Italy’s PM: Salvini ‘obsessed’ with blocking migrants at sea. Associated Press. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- Jacob, Manon (August 15, 2019). Italian government crisis spills over into migrant boat drama. Politico. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Tomlinson, Chris (August 20, 2019). Italian PM Resigns, Attacks Populist Salvini As Government Collapses. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- Walker, Marcus (August 20, 2019). Italian Prime Minister to Resign, Declaring End of Coalition. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- D'Emilio, Frances (August 20, 2019). Italian premier to quit, blaming deputy for political crisis. Associated Press. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ↑ Zampano, Giada (August 29, 2019). Italy’s soft-spoken Conte raises his voice, wins new mandate. Associated Press. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ↑ Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2019). Conte Vows a More ‘Inclusive’ Italy Under Left-Wing Govt After Populists Pull Plug on Coalition. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 29, 2019.