Matteo Orfini (born 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.
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.
On 14 June 2014, he replaced Gianni Cuperlo as president of the Democratic Party.