Politicians' Time Off During Summer Months
Italian Political Leaders Take Summer Break Across Italy and Beyond
As the summer season reaches its peak, many Italian political leaders are taking a much-needed break from the rigours of politics. Here's a roundup of where some key figures are spending their vacations this year.
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is currently enjoying her summer vacation in Sardinia, having previously spent a brief period in Villasimius. It is expected that she will take a break in the Cyclades in the coming days.
Sergio Mattarella, President of the Republic
President Sergio Mattarella is spending his summer vacation in Siusi, Alto Adige, at Villa Ausserer for two weeks. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the President of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Arno Kompatscher, and the Questore of the Alto Adige capital, Giuseppe Ferrari.
Antonio Tajani, Former President of the European Parliament
Antonio Tajani is currently vacationing in Fiuggi, Frosinone.
Roberto Calderoli, Minister of Labor and Social Policies
Minister Calderoli is spending his vacation picking walnuts on his countryside farmhouse in Piedmont.
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment
Minister Pichetto Fratin is vacationing in Piedmont.
Matteo Salvini, Deputy Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini is vacationing in Trentino, but plans to spend many days at his Ministry.
Senate President Ignazio La Russa
Senate President La Russa is vacationing in Ragalna, a commune in the province of Catania.
Senator Stefano Patuanelli of the Five Star Movement
Senator Patuanelli is enjoying his vacation by the sea.
Alessandro Giuliani, Minister of Culture
No information has been disclosed about Minister Giuliani's vacation destination.
The vacation plans for the Presidents of the Chamber are not known at this time.
Others
Senate FdI group leader Lucio Malan has chosen Colorado, where his daughter and grandchildren live. Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein is expected at the Feste dell'Unità between Marche and Emilia Romagna. Massimiliano Romeo (Lega) is expected in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany. Senate Democratic Party group leader Francesco Boccia will divide his time between Puglia (his home region) and Sardinia.
During the summer break, politics takes a backseat as politicians take a few weeks off. The work of Parliament will only resume on September 10, allowing leaders to return refreshed and ready to tackle the many international dossiers pressing them.
Average political leaders, such as Giorgia Meloni and Antonio Tajani, are vacationing in Sardinia and Fiuggi, respectively. While some, like Senator Patuanelli, are enjoying their vacations by the sea, others, like Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, are vacationing in Piedmont. Despite the break, the work of Parliament will resume on September 10, ensuring general-news coverage will resume with the return of political leaders.
