Matteo Orfini

Matteo Orfini (born on August 30, 1974 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian politician. He is a member of Italy's Chamber of Deputies and president of the Democratic Party.^[1]

Matteo Orfini
Matteo Orfini in 2013
President of the Democratic Party
In office 14 June 2014 – 17 March 2019
Preceded by	Gianni Cuperlo
Succeeded by	Paolo Gentiloni
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
Incumbent
Assumed office 15 March 2013
Constituency	Lazio 1
Personal details
Born	(1974-08-30) 30 August 1974 (age 50) Rome, Italy
Political party	Democratic Party

Biography

Matteo Orfini was born in Rome in 1974. He started his interest in politics when he attended the lyceum.

In 2004, he became a collaborator of the left-wing leader, Massimo D'Alema, after his election in the European Parliament.

In 2007, Orfini joined the Democratic Party, becoming the leader of the party's internal left-wing faction Remake Italy.^[2]

On 14 June 2014, he replaced Gianni Cuperlo as president of the Democratic Party.^[3]