Romano Prodi (born 9 August 1939) is an Italian politician and statesman. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The politics of Italy take place in a framework of a parliamentary, democratic Republic, and of a Multi-party system. He served as President of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) of Italy twice, from 17 May 1996 to 21 October 1998 and from 17 May 2006 to 8 May 2008. In Italy, the Prime Minister of Italy (officially the President of the Council of Ministers, Italian Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri) is the country's Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common He was also President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004. The President of the European Commission is the head of the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union. The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union.
Prodi ran in 1996 as Olive Tree candidate, winning the election and serving as Prime Minister until 1998. The Olive Tree ( L'Ulivo) was a denomination used for several successive Centre-left Italian political coalitions from 1995 to 2007 An early national general election was held in Italy on April 21, 1996 to elect members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of This article is about the government position For other uses see Prime Minister (disambiguation. Following the victory of his The Union (L'Unione) coalition over the House of Freedoms (Casa delle Libertà) led by Silvio Berlusconi in the April 2006 Italian elections he was in power again. The Union ( Italian: L'Unione) was an Italian Centre-left Political party coalition led by Romano Prodi, the Casa delle Libertà ( CDL; Italian for House of Freedoms) was a major Italian Center-right Political alliance led by (born 29 September 1936 is an Italian politician, Entrepreneur, Real estate and Insurance Tycoon, Bank and Media proprietor In the Italian general election 2006 for the renewal of the two Chambers of the Parliament of Italy held on April 9 and April 10, 2006 On 24 January 2008, he lost a vote of confidence in the Senate house, and consequently tendered his resignation as prime minister to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, but was in office for almost four months for the routine business, until early elections were held and a new government was formed. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Giorgio Napolitano (born June 29 1925) is an Italian Politician and former lifetime senator, the eleventh and current President of the Italian
On 14 October 2007, he became the first President of the newborn Democratic Party. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Democratic Party ( Partito Democratico, PD is a Centre-left political party in Italy.
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Personal
Prodi was born in Scandiano, in the province of Reggio Emilia (Emilia-Romagna). Scandiano is a town in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, administratively part of the Province of Reggio Emilia. The Province of Reggio Emilia (Provincia di Reggio Emilia is one of the eight provinces of the Italian Region of Emilia-Romagna. Emilia-Romagna is one of the 20 Regions of Italy. The capital is Bologna. He is the eighth of nine children of Mario Prodi, an engineer originally from a peasant family, and Enrica, a primary school teacher. He has two sisters and six brothers, five of them being like him university professors (one of whom, Vittorio Prodi, is also a Member of the European Parliament; see also Giorgio Prodi, an oncologist and biosemiotician). Vittorio Prodi (born on 19 May 1937 in Reggio Emilia)is an Italian Politician and Member of the European Parliament A Member of the European Parliament ( English abbreviation MEP) is a member of the European Union 's legislative body the European Parliament. Giorgio Prodi (August 12 1928 Scandiano Italy – December 4 1987 was an Italian medical scientist oncologist and semiotician. Oncology is the branch of medicine that studies Tumors ( Cancer) and seeks to understand their development diagnosis treatment and prevention Biosemiotics (from the Greek bios meaning "life" and semeion meaning "sign" is a growing field that studies the production action
Prodi married Flavia Franzoni in 1969. He was married by then-priest Camillo Ruini, now a well-known cardinal. Camillo Cardinal Ruini (born February 19, 1931) is an Italian Prelate of the Catholic Church. A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official usually a bishop, of the Catholic Church. [1][2] They have two sons, Giorgio and Antonio. He and his family still live in Bologna. Bologna (boloɲa from Latin Bononia, Bulåggna in Bolognese dialect is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy
Academic career
After completing his secondary education at the Liceo Ludovico Ariosto in Reggio Emilia, Prodi graduated in law at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan in 1961, with a thesis on the role of Protectionism in the development of Italian industry. The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore ( Italian for "Catholic University of the Sacred Heart" is a university founded in 1921 A dissertation (also called thesis or disquisition) is a document that presents the author's Research and findings and is submitted in support of candidature For the protectionist Australian political party from the 1880s to 1909 see Protectionist Party He then carried out postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics. The London School of Economics and Political Science, more commonly referred to as The London School of Economics or LSE, is a specialist college of the [3]
In 1963, he became a teaching assistant for Beniamino Andreatta in the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Bologna, subsequently serving as associate professor (1966) and finally (1971-1999) as Professor of Industrial Organisation and Industrial Policy. A teaching assistant (TA is a junior Scholar employed on a temporary contract by a College or University in teaching-related responsibilities Beniamino Andreatta ( August 11, 1928 - March 26, 2007) was an Italian Economist and Politician. Political science is a branch of Social sciences that deals with the theory and practice of Politics and the description and analysis of Political systems The University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna UNIBO) is one of the oldest continually operating degree-granting universities in the world Prodi has also been a visiting professor at Harvard University and a researcher at the Stanford Research Institute. A visiting scholar, in the world of Academia, is a scholar from an institution who visits a receiving university that hosts him where he or she is projected to teach ( visiting SRI International, based in the United States is one of the world's largest contract Research institutes. His research covers mainly competition regulations and the development of small and medium businesses. A competition regulator is a Government agency, typically a statutory authority, sometimes called an economic regulator, which regulates and enforces He is also interested in relations between states and markets, and the dynamics of the different capitalistic models.
Prodi has received almost 20 honorary degrees from institutions in Italy, and from the rest of Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa ( Latin: 'for the sake of the honour' is an Academic degree for which a university (or other degree-awarding
Politics
Beginnings
Prodi's political career began as a left-of-centre reformist Christian Democrat and a disciple of Beniamino Andreatta, another economist turned politician. Beniamino Andreatta ( August 11, 1928 - March 26, 2007) was an Italian Economist and Politician. During the mid-1970s he was appointed Minister of Industry. A minister or a secretary is a Politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional Government. During Giulio Andreotti's government in 1978 he served as a Technical Minister; through the 1980s and early 1990s he continuously served various government committees. Giulio Andreotti (born 14 January 1919 in Rome) is an Italian Politician of the centrist Christian Democratic party
On April 2, 1978, Prodi and other teachers at the University of Bologna passed on a tip-off that revealed the whereabouts of the safe house where the kidnapped Aldo Moro, the former Prime Minister, was being held captive by the Brigate Rosse Red Brigades. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna UNIBO) is one of the oldest continually operating degree-granting universities in the world In law enforcement and intelligence jargon of Intelligence agencies and Police forces a secured location suitable for hiding witnesses agents or other persons Aldo Moro ( September 23, 1916 &ndash May 9, 1978) was an Italian Politician and two-time Prime Minister of Italy This article is about the Italian group "Red Brigade" may also refer to the Japanese Red Army/Anti-Imperialist International Brigade. Prodi claimed he had been given this tip-off by the founders of the Christian Democratic Party, contacted from beyond the grave via a séance and a Ouija board. Christian democracy is a political ideology that seeks to apply Christian (and often specifically Catholic) principles to public policy A séance (ˈsay-ons is an attempt to communicate with spirits The word " séance " comes from the French word for "seat" "session" A ouija board (correctly pronounced "wee-jah" /wiʤə/ although often pronounced "wee-gee" /wiʤi/ and commonly known as a 'Spirit Board') is any flat board Whilst during this supposed séance Prodi thought the word Gradoli referred to a town on the outskirts of Rome, it probably referred to the Roman address of a Red Brigades safe house, located at no. Gradoli is a Comune (municipality in the Province of Viterbo in the Italian region Latium, located about 100 km northwest of Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 96, Via Gradoli. Later, other Italian members of the European Commission claimed Prodi had invented this story to conceal the real source of the tip-off, which they believed to have originated somewhere among the far-left Italian political groups. The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union. [4].
This issue came back again in 2005, when Prodi was accused of being "a KGB man" by Mario Scaramella[5]. Mario Scaramella (born April 23, 1970 Scaramella is currently under investigation by the Italian justice department for Calumny accusations which Scaramella The same accusation was raised in 90's by Mitrokhin Commission. The Mitrokhin Archive, by Vasili Mitrokhin, details the USSR's intelligence operations in the world
From 1982-1989 and 1993-1994 Prodi, an expert economist and negotiator, was CEO of the powerful state-owned industrial holding company IRI. Though in this position he twice came under investigation - firstly for an alleged conflict of interest in relation to contracts awarded to his own economic research company, and secondly concerning the sale of the loss-making state-owned food conglomerate SME to the multinational Unilever, for which he had, for a time, been a paid consultant - however he was fully acquitted on both counts.
Olive Tree and first cabinet (1996-1998)
- See also: Italian general election, 1996 and Olive Tree
In 1995 Prodi was one of the founders of the centre-left Olive Tree coalition, and as its main leader he defeated Silvio Berlusconi and his Pole of Freedoms coalition in the 1996 Italian general election. An early national general election was held in Italy on April 21, 1996 to elect members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of (born 29 September 1936 is an Italian politician, Entrepreneur, Real estate and Insurance Tycoon, Bank and Media proprietor Casa delle Libertà ( CDL; Italian for House of Freedoms) was a major Italian Center-right Political alliance led by This led to his nomination as President of the Council of Ministers, as the position of Prime Minister is usually called in Italy. His program consisted in continuing the past governments' work of restoration of the country's economic health, in order to pursue the then seemingly unreachable goal of leading the country within the strict European Monetary System parameters and make the country join the Euro. There are three stages of Monetary cooperation in the European Union. Please update other articles as well to avoid contradiction within Wikipedia e He succeeded in this in little more than six months. His government fell in 1998 when the Communist Refoundation Party withdrew its support. The Communist Refoundation Party ( Partito della Rifondazione Comunista, PRC is a communist Italian political party. This led to the formation of a new government led by Massimo D'Alema as Prime Minister. Massimo D'Alema (born April 20 1949) is an Italian politician There are those who claim that D'Alema deliberately engineered the collapse of the Prodi government to become Prime Minister himself (such speculations being the essence of Italian politics). As the result of a vote of no confidence in Prodi's government, D'Alema's nomination was passed by a single vote. This was the first and so far, the only occasion in the history of republican Italy on which a vote of no confidence had ever been called; the Republic's many previous governments had been brought down by a majority "no" vote on some crucially important piece of legislation (such as the budget). Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
President of the European Commission (1999–2004)
In September 1999 Prodi, a prominent pro-European, became President of the European Commission, thanks to the support of both the Christian Democrat and the Social Democratic parties in the European Parliament. The Prodi Commission was the European Commission in office between 1999 and 2004 The President of the European Commission is the head of the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union. It was during Prodi's presidency, in 2002, that eleven EU member states abandoned their national currencies and adopted the Euro as their single currency; and in 2004, still during Prodi's presidency, the EU was enlarged to admit several more countries, most of them formerly part of the Soviet bloc. Please update other articles as well to avoid contradiction within Wikipedia e Prodi's mandate expired on the 18 November 2004, whereupon he returned to domestic politics. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Prodi's return to Italian politics and his second government
- See also: Italian general election, 2006 and Prodi II Cabinet
Shortly before the end of his term as President of the European Commission, Prodi returned to national Italian politics at the helm of the centre-left coalition, The Union. In the Italian general election 2006 for the renewal of the two Chambers of the Parliament of Italy held on April 9 and April 10, 2006 The Prodi II Cabinet was the Cabinet of the government of Italy from 17 May 2006 to 8 May 2008. The Union ( Italian: L'Unione) was an Italian Centre-left Political party coalition led by Romano Prodi, the
Having no party of his own, in order to officially state his candidacy for the 2006 general election, Prodi ideated an apposite primary election, the first of such kind to be ever introduced in Europe and seen by its creator (Prodi himself) as a democratic move to bring the public and its opinion closer to the Italian politics, held on October 2005, which he won with over 70% of votes. In the Italian general election 2006 for the renewal of the two Chambers of the Parliament of Italy held on April 9 and April 10, 2006 Over four million people for the occasion went to cast a vote in the primary election. He thus led his coalition to the electoral campaign preceding the election, eventually won by a very narrow margin of 25,000 votes, and a final majority of two seats in the Senate, on April 10. The Italian Senate ( Italian: Senato della Repubblica, 'Senate of the Republic' is the Upper house of the Parliament of Italy. Prodi's appointment was somewhat delayed, as the outgoing President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, ended his mandate in May, not having enough time for the usual procedure (consultations made by the President, appointment of a Prime Minister, motion of confidence and oath of office). (born 9 December 1920) is an Italian politician and banker He was Prime Minister of Italy from 1993 to 1994 and was President from 1999 After the acrimonious election of Giorgio Napolitano to replace Ciampi, Prodi could proceed with his transition to government. On May 2, 2006, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy Fausto Bertinotti, in agreement with Senate Speaker Franco Marini, Giorgio Napolitano (born June 29 1925) is an Italian Politician and former lifetime senator, the eleventh and current President of the Italian On May 16 he was invited by Napolitano to form a government. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The following day, Prodi and his cabinet were sworn in.
Romano Prodi and his cabinet were sworn in on 17 May 2006. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Prodi's cabinet drew in politicians from across his centre-left winning coalition, in addition to Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa, an unelected former official of the European Central Bank with no partisan membership. Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa (born July 23, 1940) is an Italian banker and economist who was Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance from May 2006 until The European Central Bank (ECB is one of the world's most important Central banks responsible for Monetary policy covering the 15 member countries of the
Romano Prodi obtained the support for his cabinet on 19 May at the Senate and on 23 May at the Chamber of Deputies. The Italian Senate ( Italian: Senato della Repubblica, 'Senate of the Republic' is the Upper house of the Parliament of Italy. The Italian Chamber of Deputies ( Camera dei Deputati) is the Lower house of the Parliament of Italy. Also on May 18, Prodi laid out some sense of his new foreign policy when he pledged to withdraw Italian troops from Iraq and called the Iraq war a "grave mistake that has not solved but increased the problem of security". Foreign Policy is a bimonthly American Magazine founded in 1970 by Samuel P For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or the War in Iraq, is an ongoing Military campaign [6]
The coalition led by Romano Prodi, thanks to the electoral law which gives the winner a sixty seat majority, can count on a good majority in the Chamber of Deputies but only on a very narrow majority in the Senate. The composition of the coalition is very varied, throwing parties of Communist inspiration like "Comunisti Italiani" (Party of Italian Communists) and "Rifondazione Comunista" (Communist Refoundation Party) together with parties of Catholic and liberal inspiration, like "Margherita" (Democracy is Freedom – Daisy) and "UDEUR" (Union of Democrats for Europe), led by Clemente Mastella, a former member of Christian Democratic Party. Communism is a Socioeconomic structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, stateless Society based The Party of Italian Communists ( Partito dei Comunisti Italiani, PdCI is a Political party in Italy. The Communist Refoundation Party ( Partito della Rifondazione Comunista, PRC is a communist Italian political party. Democracy Is Freedom – The Daisy ( Democrazia è Libertà – La Margherita, DL was a centrist Italian political party. The UDEUR Populars ( Popolari UDEUR, UDEUR is a small centrist and christian-democratic Italian political party. Mario Clemente Mastella (born 5 February 1947) is an Italian politician Therefore, according to critics, it is difficult to have a single policy in different key areas, such as economics and foreign politics (for instance, Italian military presence in Afghanistan). Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, In his earlier months as PM, Prodi had a key role in the creation of a multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon following the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Background See also Israel-Lebanon conflict The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO had engaged in cross-border attacks from Southern Lebanon
2007 crisis, resignation and reappointment
Prodi's government faced a crisis over policies in early 2007, after just nine months of government. Three ministers in Prodi's Cabinet boycotted a vote in January to continue funding for Italian troop deployments in Afghanistan. Lawmakers approved the expansion of the US military base Caserma Ederle at the end of January, but the victory was so narrow that Deputy Prime Minister Francesco Rutelli criticised members of the coalition who had not supported the government. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A military is an Organization authorized by its Nation to use force usually including use of Weapons in defending its Country (or by attacking Caserma Ederle (Camp Ederle is a United States Army post located in Vicenza, Italy. At around the same time, Justice Minister Clemente Mastella, of the coalition member Popular–UDEUR, said he would rather see the government fall than support its unwed couples legislation. Mario Clemente Mastella (born 5 February 1947) is an Italian politician The UDEUR Populars ( Popolari UDEUR, UDEUR is a small centrist and christian-democratic Italian political party. [7]
Tens of thousands of people marched in Vicenza against the expansion of Caserma Ederle, which saw the participation of some leading radical left members. Vicenza, a city in northern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region at the northern base of the Monte Berico [8] Harsh debates followed in the Italian Senate on 20 February 2007. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Massimo D'Alema declared during an official visit in Ibiza, Spain that, without a majority on foreign policy affairs, the government would resign. Massimo D'Alema (born April 20 1949) is an Italian politician Ibiza (Eivissa is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea about 80 km off the coast of Spain Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The following day, D'Alema gave a speech at the Senate representing the government, clarifying his foreign policy and asking the Senate to vote for or against it. The Italian Senate ( Italian: Senato della Repubblica, 'Senate of the Republic' is the Upper house of the Parliament of Italy. In spite of the fear of many senators that Prodi's defeat would return Silvio Berlusconi to power, the Senate did not approve a motion backing Prodi's government foreign policy, two votes shy of the required majority of 160. (born 29 September 1936 is an Italian politician, Entrepreneur, Real estate and Insurance Tycoon, Bank and Media proprietor [9]
After a Government meeting on 21 February, Romano Prodi tendered his resignation to the President Giorgio Napolitano, who cut short an official visit to Bologna in order to receive the Prime Minister. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Giorgio Napolitano (born June 29 1925) is an Italian Politician and former lifetime senator, the eleventh and current President of the Italian Bologna (boloɲa from Latin Bononia, Bulåggna in Bolognese dialect is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy Prodi's spokesman indicated that he would only agree to form a new Government "if, and only if, he is guaranteed the full support of all the parties in the majority from now on. "[10] On 22 February, centre-left coalition party leaders backed a non-negotiable list of twelve political conditions given by Prodi as conditions of his remaining in office. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne President Napolitano held talks with political leaders on February 23 to decide whether to confirm Prodi's Government, ask Prodi to form a new government or call fresh elections. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable [11]
Following these talks, on 24 February, President Napolitano asked Prodi to remain in office but to submit to a vote of confidence in both houses. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the [12][11] "I will seek a vote of confidence as soon as possible, with renewed impetus and a united and determined coalition," Prodi said after meeting with President Giorgio Napolitano. [13] On 28 February, the Senate voted to grant confidence to Prodi's Government. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Though facing strong opposition from the center-right coalition, the vote resulted in a 162–157 victory. He then faced a vote of confidence in the lower house on 2 March, which he won as expected with a large majority of 342–198. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good [14]
2008 crisis
- See also: 2008 Italian political crisis
In early January, Justice Minister and Popular-UDEUR leader Clemente Mastella resigned after his wife Sandra Lonardo was put under house arrest for corruption charges. On 24 January 2008 Prime Minister of Italy Romano Prodi lost a vote of confidence in the Senate by a vote of 161 to 156 The UDEUR Populars ( Popolari UDEUR, UDEUR is a small centrist and christian-democratic Italian political party. Mario Clemente Mastella (born 5 February 1947) is an Italian politician He initially announced external support for the government, only to withdraw it a few days later citing lack of solidarity from the majority parties, and declaring his party would vote against the government bills since then. With three Senators, UDEUR was instrumental to ensure a narrow centre-left majority in the Italian Senate. [15] On 17 January 2008, Prodi became the Minister of Justice ad interim. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
This caused Prodi to ask for a confidence vote in both Chambers: he won a clear majority in the Chamber of Deputies on 23 January,[16] but was defeated 156 to 161 (with 1 abstention)[17] in the Senate the next day. He consequently tendered his resignation as Prime Minister to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, who accepted it and appointed the President of the Senate, Franco Marini, with the task of evaulating the possibility to form an interim government to implement electoral reforms prior to holding elections. Giorgio Napolitano (born June 29 1925) is an Italian Politician and former lifetime senator, the eleventh and current President of the Italian Franco Marini (born 9 April 1933) is an Italian politician and a prominent member of the centre-left Democratic Party. Marini, after consultation with all major political forces, acknowledged the impossibility of doing so on 5 February, forcing Napolitano to announce the end of the legislature. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. [18] Prodi has said that he would not seek to lead a new government. [19]
Democratic Party
On 14 October 2007, Prodi oversaw the merger of two main Italian centre-left parties, the Democrats of the Left and Daisy, creating the new Italian Democratic Party. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Democrats of the Left ( Democratici di Sinistra, DS was a left-wing Italian political party and part of the Olive Tree electoral coalition Democracy Is Freedom – The Daisy ( Democrazia è Libertà – La Margherita, DL was a centrist Italian political party. Prodi himself led the merger of the two parties, which had been planned over a twelve year period. Since then, Romano Prodi has served as first President of the party. He announced resignation on 16 April 2008, two days after the outcome of the general election which resulted in a victory for Silvio Berlusconi's coalition. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common A snap general election was held in Italy on 13 April and 14 April 2008. (born 29 September 1936 is an Italian politician, Entrepreneur, Real estate and Insurance Tycoon, Bank and Media proprietor
See also
- Enlargement of the European Union
- Euro launch
- European constitution
- Italian general election, 2006
- Lisbon Agenda
- Prodi Commission
Notes
- ^ Profile: Romano Prodi. Enlargement of the European Union is the process of expanding the European Union (EU through the accession of new member states. Please update other articles as well to avoid contradiction within Wikipedia e The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (TCE commonly referred to as the European Constitution, was an unimplemented international Treaty intended In the Italian general election 2006 for the renewal of the two Chambers of the Parliament of Italy held on April 9 and April 10, 2006 The Lisbon Strategy, also known as the Lisbon Agenda or Lisbon Process, is an action and Development plan for the European Union. The Prodi Commission was the European Commission in office between 1999 and 2004 BBC News (1999-05-10). Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
- ^ Fisher, Ian (2006-04-12). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. A tenuous time for Mr. Serenity. International Herald Tribune. The International Herald Tribune is a widely read English language international Newspaper Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
- ^ Biography of Romano Prodi (in Italian)
- ^ Willan, Philip (1999-08-03). Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Seance points to problem for Prodi. The Guardian. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
- ^ 'Multiple attempts' on Litvinenko. BBC (22 January 2007).
- ^ Sturcke, James (2006-05-18). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Prodi condemns Iraq war as 'grave mistake'. The Guardian. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
- ^ Rift threatens Italian coalition. BBC News (2007-02-02). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
- ^ Italians march in US base protest. BBC News (2007-02-17). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
- ^ Italian PM Prodi resigns after foreign policy defeat. CBC News (2007-02-21). Established in the 1930s, CBC News is the department within the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the news gathering and production of news programs Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
- ^ Italian PM hands in resignation. BBC News (2007-02-21). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Retrieved on 2007-02-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
- ^ a b Italian coalition 'to back Prodi. BBC News (2007-02-23). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Retrieved on 2007-02-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
- ^ Italian PM asked to resume duties. BBC News (2007-02-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Retrieved on 2007-02-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
- ^ Italy's Leader Asks Premier to Stay on. Associated Press, 25 February 2007. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/03/02/italy.prodi.reut/index.html
- ^ "Italy's ruling coalition weakened", BBC News, 2008-01-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Retrieved on 2008-01-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
- ^ "Embattled Italy PM backed by MPs", BBC News, 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Retrieved on 2008-01-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
- ^ http://it.wikinews.org/wiki/Crisi_di_governo:_il_Senato_sfiducia_Prodi
- ^ (Italian) DOMANI LO SCIOGLIMENTO DELLE CAMERE. Ansa (2008-02-05). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.
- ^ Andrew Davis and Steve Scherer, "Prodi Government Near Collapse After Key Ally Defects (Update2)", Bloomberg. com, January 22, 2008.
External links
- Personal website
- Democratic Party website
- Official Site of the President of the European Commission - Includes a curriculum vitae, from which some of the information in this article was drawn
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlo Donat-Cattin |
Minister of Industry, Commerce and Craftsmanship of Italy 1978 – 1979 |
Succeeded by Franco Nicolazzi |
| Preceded by Lamberto Dini |
Prime Minister of Italy 1996 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Massimo D'Alema |
| Preceded by Manuel Marín |
President of the European Commission 1999 – 2004 |
Succeeded by José Manuel Barroso |
| Preceded by Silvio Berlusconi |
Prime Minister of Italy 2006 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Silvio Berlusconi |
| Preceded by Clemente Mastella |
Minister of Justice of Italy Acting 2008 |
Succeeded by Luigi Scotti |
| Assembly seats | ||
| Preceded by Title jointly held |
Member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies 2006 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Title jointly held |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by New Party |
President of the Democratic Party 2007 – 2008 |
Incumbent |
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Prodi, Romano |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 9, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Scandiano, Italy |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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