Enrico Letta

Italian politician and Prime Minister

Enrico Letta - Italian politician and Prime Minister
Born

August 20th, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Served as the 55th Prime Minister of Italy from April 2013 to February 2014. Focused on economic recovery and policy reforms during tenure. Before premiership, held various roles, including Deputy Minister for European Affairs. Influenced Italian politics as a member of the Democratic Party. Engaged in significant discussions concerning European integration and fiscal policies.

Served as Prime Minister of Italy from 2013 to 2014

Held the position of Deputy Minister for European Affairs

Participated in major European policy discussions

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