Francesco Lollobrigida

Francesco Lollobrigida (born 21 March 1972) is an Italian politician who has been the minister of agriculture since 22 October 2022. A leading member of the national-conservative Brothers of Italy, Lollobrigida is widely considered one of the closest allies of Giorgia Meloni. Early life, family and education Lollobrigida was born in Tivoli, Lazio on 21 March 1972. He is the grandnephew of actress Gina Lollobrigida, and the cousin of the Olympic speed skating silver medalist Francesca Lollobrigida. He graduated in law from the Niccolò Cusano telematic university. His domestic partner is Arianna Meloni who is the sister of incumbent Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. They have two daughters. Career During the 1990s, Lollobrigida started his involvement in politics within the Youth Front (FdG), the youth-wing of the neo-fascist Italian Social Movement (MSI). Until 1995, Lollobrigida served as provincial secretary of FdG for Rome. From 1997 to 1999, he served as leader of Student Action, a far-right student movement connected to National Alliance (AN), the MSI's heir. During this period, he also held various political positions at the provincial level, including municipal councilor in Subiaco (1996–2000), provincial councilor in Rome (1998–2003) and councilor for sport, culture and tourism in the municipality of Ardea (2005–2006).