Giuliano Amato
Italian politician and Prime Minister
Born
May 13th, 1938
87 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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An academic and politician, served as the 48th Prime Minister of Italy. Held the position first from 1992 to 1994 and again from 2000 to 2001. Played a significant role in Italian politics during the turbulent years of the early 1990s and early 2000s. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, held various ministerial positions including Minister of the Interior and Minister of Finance. Amato has been influential in economic and political reforms in Italy.
Served as Prime Minister of Italy twice
Managed Italy's economy during the 1992 crisis
Spearheaded welfare reforms in the 1990s
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