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Enrico Ferri
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| Minister of Public Works | |
| In office 13 April 1988 – 22 July 1989 |
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| Prime Minister | Ciriaco De Mita |
| Preceded by | Emilio De Rose |
| Succeeded by | Giovanni Prandini |
| Secretary of the Italian Democratic Socialist Party | |
| In office 30 April 1993 – 29 January 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Carlo Vizzini |
| Succeeded by | Gian Franco Schietroma |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 23 April 1992 – 14 April 1994 |
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| Born | 17 February 1942 La Spezia, Italy |
| Died | 17 December 2020 (aged 78) Pontremoli, Italy |
| Political party | PSDI (1987–1995) SOLE (1995–1996) CCD (1996–1998) UDR (1998–1999) FI (1999–2006) UDEUR (2006–2013) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Florence |
| Profession | Politician, magistrate |
Enrico Ferri (17 February 1942 – 17 December 2020) was an Italian politician and a magistrate. A magistrate is like a judge or a legal official who works in the justice system.
Who Was Enrico Ferri?
Enrico Ferri was an important figure in Italian politics and law. He held many different roles throughout his life. He was known for his work in both the legal system and the government.
Early Life and Legal Career
Enrico Ferri studied law at the University of Florence. He finished his studies in 1966. After that, he became a magistrate in 1970. From 1971, he worked as a praetor in Pontremoli, a town in Italy. A praetor is a type of legal officer.
He was also part of the Superior Council of the Judiciary from 1976 to 1981. This council helps manage the justice system. Later, he became the National Secretary of the Independent Judiciary from 1981 to 1987. This role meant he led a group of independent legal professionals.
A Career in Politics
Enrico Ferri had a long and active career in politics.
- Minister of Public Works: From 1988 to 1989, he served as the Minister of Public Works. This job meant he was in charge of things like roads, bridges, and public buildings. He is remembered for setting a speed limit of 110 km/h on highways.
- European Parliament Member: In 1989, he was elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). This meant he worked on laws and policies that affected many countries in Europe. He was re-elected as an MEP in 1994 and again in 1999.
- Member of Italian Parliament: In 1992, he was elected as a Deputy in the Italian Parliament. This is similar to being a representative in your country's main law-making body.
- Mayor of Pontremoli: He was also elected Mayor of his hometown, Pontremoli, in 1990. He held this local leadership position for many years, until 2004.
- Party Leader: On 30 April 1993, he became the Secretary of the Italian Democratic Socialist Party (PSDI). This meant he was the main leader of this political party for a time.
Over the years, Enrico Ferri was part of several different political parties. He started with the PSDI, then joined groups like European Liberal Social Democracy, Christian Democratic Centre, Democratic Union for the Republic, Forza Italia, and Union of Democrats for Europe.
After his political career, he returned to working in the legal system. He became a Deputy Prosecutor General. He also worked at the Ministry of Justice, helping with international activities.
Family Life
Enrico Ferri was a family man with four children. His children also went on to have interesting careers:
- His eldest son, Filippo, worked with the police in Florence.
- His second son, Jacopo, became a regional councillor in Tuscany.
- His third son, Cosimo Maria Ferri, worked in government as an Undersecretary and a Member of Parliament.
- His daughter, Camilla, became a pharmacist at a hospital in Milan.
Enrico Ferri passed away on 17 December 2020, after a long illness.
