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Emanuele Macaluso
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| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 4 July 1976 – 22 April 1992 |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 16 May 1963 – 4 July 1976 |
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| Born | 21 March 1924 Caltanissetta, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 19 January 2021 (aged 96) Rome, Italy |
| Political party | PCdI (1941-1943) PCI (1943-1991) PDS (1991-1998) DS (1998-2007) |
| Occupation | Trade unionist, politician |
Emanuele Macaluso (born March 21, 1924 – died January 19, 2021) was an important Italian figure. He worked as a trade unionist, which means he helped workers. He was also a politician, serving in the government, and a journalist, writing for newspapers.
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Early Life and Political Start
Emanuele Macaluso began his journey in politics quite early. In 1941, he joined the Communist Party of Italy. This was a secret group at the time. He became active in the trade union movement in Sicily. Trade unions are groups that work to protect the rights of workers. From 1947 to 1956, he was a main leader for a big Italian workers' group called the Italian General Confederation of Labour in his region.
A New Kind of Government
In 1958, Macaluso was chosen to be part of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. This is like a local parliament for Sicily. He helped create something called "milazzismo." This was a new way of forming a regional government. It was named after Silvio Milazzo, who became the president of Sicily. This government was special because it brought together different political groups. It included communists, socialists, monarchists, and others. This was unusual because these groups often disagreed. Macaluso's efforts were praised by Palmiro Togliatti, a very important leader of the Communist Party.
Serving in Parliament
Within the Italian Communist Party, Macaluso belonged to a group known as migliorismo. This group believed in improving society through gradual changes. Another famous member of this group was Giorgio Napolitano, who later became the President of Italy.
In 1963, Macaluso was elected to the Italian Chamber of Deputies. This is one of the two main parts of the Italian Parliament. He served there until 1976. Then, he was elected to the Senate, the other part of the Parliament. He continued to serve in Parliament until 1992. During these years, he was a key member of the Communist Party's Political Secretariat. This was a top leadership group under leaders like Palmiro Togliatti, Luigi Longo, and Enrico Berlinguer.
Work as a Journalist
Beyond his political roles, Emanuele Macaluso also had a career in journalism. From 1982 to 1986, he worked as the editor-in-chief of L'Unità. This was an important newspaper in Italy. As editor-in-chief, he was in charge of what was published in the newspaper.
Later Years and Legacy
Emanuele Macaluso was known for speaking his mind. He often shared his opinions about new political parties. He was critical of the Democratic Party, which was formed in 2007. He felt that this new party did not have a clear identity or strong goals. Macaluso passed away on January 19, 2021, at the age of 96. He left behind a long history of public service and political involvement in Italy.
