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Alessandro Di Battista
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 March 2013 – 22 March 2018 |
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| Constituency | Lazio 1 |
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| Born | 4 August 1978 Rome, Italy |
| Political party | Five Star Movement (2009–2021) Independent (since 2021) |
| Alma mater | Roma Tre University |
| Profession | Politician, Writer |
Alessandro Di Battista (born 4 August 1978) is an Italian politician, activist, and writer. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies in the Italian Parliament. He was part of the Five Star Movement political party from 2009 to 2021. He left the party in February 2021 because he did not agree with their decision to join the Draghi government.
About His Life
Alessandro Di Battista was born in Rome, Italy. His parents were from a town called Civita Castellana. His father, Vittorio Di Battista, was a businessman in healthcare and also a local politician.
Di Battista finished high school at Liceo Scientifico Statale Farnesina in Rome. After that, he went to University of Roma Tre. He earned a degree in DAMS, which stands for drama, art, and music. He then got a master's degree in International Protection of Human Rights from the Sapienza University of Rome. In 2010, he worked for a year in Guatemala. He also helped with education projects in other countries, like Chile.
On 11 February 2021, Di Battista announced he was leaving the Five Star Movement. He did this because he disagreed with the party joining the new government led by Mario Draghi. This happened during a time of political change in Italy.
His Work in Politics
In 2008, Alessandro Di Battista first ran for local office in Rome. He was part of a group called Friends of Beppe Grillo. Later, he joined the 5 Star Movement and became a spokesperson for the Lazio region.
In December 2012, he ran for a seat in the Italian Parliament but did not win. However, in 2013, he successfully became a deputy for the 5 Star Movement. From May 2013 to July 2015, he was the vice president of the commission for Foreign and Community Affairs. This committee deals with Italy's relationships with other countries.
In August 2016, he went on a motorcycle tour across Italy. This trip was called "coast to coast Constitution." He did it to encourage people to vote "No" in a special vote about changes to Italy's constitution.
In November 2017, he said he would not run for re-election in 2018. But he stated he would still be part of the 5 Star Movement. Di Battista believed that Silvio Berlusconi's time in power had led to a system with problems. He also said he approved of some of Donald Trump's foreign policy ideas.
Some people called him "the Five Star Che Guevara." He was seen as a leader of a group within the movement that had strong views. He is considered someone who is against capitalism and imperialism. However, he also believes that old political ideas from the 20th century might not fit today's world. He looks up to people like Antonio Gramsci, Pier Paolo Pasolini, and Eduardo Galeano. In 2020, he spoke about John Elkann and Fiat, saying they owned many newspapers and had special advantages.
During the 2021 Italian government crisis, he said he would not support a government led by Mario Draghi. After the Five Star Movement decided to support the Draghi government, Di Battista announced he would leave the movement. He also said he would not start a new political party. In May 2021, he started his own blog.
As a Journalist and Writer
Alessandro Di Battista has written several books. Most of his books are about politics and his travels in South America. After his time in parliament, he started working with a newspaper called Il Fatto Quotidiano. He creates documentaries and reports on different parts of the world. He also makes podcasts and conducts interviews.
See also
In Spanish: Alessandro Di Battista para niños
