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Emanuele Macaluso
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Member of the Senate
In office
4 July 1976 – 22 April 1992
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
16 May 1963 – 4 July 1976
Personal details
Born (1924-03-21)21 March 1924
Caltanissetta, Kingdom of Italy
Died 19 January 2021(2021-01-19) (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.

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.

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