Virginio Merola
| Virginio Merola | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 38th Mayor of Bologna | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 24, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Flavio Delbono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1955 Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Political party | Democratic Party (2007-present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Italian Communist Party (1970s-1991) Democratic Party of the Left (1991-1998) Democrats of the Left (1998-2007) |
| Relations | Married |
| Alma mater | University of Bologna |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Website | www.virginiomerola.it |
Virginio Merola (born February 14, 1955 in Santa Maria Capua Vetere) is an Italian politician. Merola is a member of the Democratic Party and the current mayor of Bologna.[1][2][3]
Biography
Merola was born on February 14, 1955 in Santa Maria Capua Vetere in the Province of Caserta in Campania. He studied at the University of Bologna, where he graduated in philosophy.
In May 2011, Merola became mayor of the city of Bologna after winning 50.47% of votes in the local elections. He is the latest of a long line of left-wing mayors of Bologna.
See also
- List of mayors of Bologna
- List of Democratic Party of Italy politicians
References
- ↑ "Merola boccia la 'Frocessione' "No al muro contro muro"" (in Italian). il Resto del Carlino. November 29, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ↑ "Patrimoniale locale per non toccare l'Irpef" (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. November 15, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ↑ "L'augurio di Merola agli studenti" (in Italian). Corriere della Sera. September 17, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
External links
| Preceded by Anna Maria Cancellieri (commissioner) |
Mayor of Bologna 2011- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |