Breaking News: Former Italian Minister Adriana Poli Bortone Passes Away
Adriana Poli Bortone, a former Italian minister and long-serving member of parliament, has died at the age of 80, according to her family.
Poli Bortone, a member of the center-right Forza Italia party, served as Minister of Public Administration and Regional Affairs from 2001 to 2006 under Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. She was also a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1983 to 1999 and the Senate from 2008 to 2013.
Poli Bortone was known for her strong advocacy for women's rights and her commitment to public service. She was a founding member of the Italian Women's Center and served as its president from 1986 to 1990. She was also a member of the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly from 1995 to 2001.
Poli Bortone's family announced her passing in a statement, saying that she died peacefully on Monday after a long illness. They expressed their gratitude for her life of service and dedication to her country and its people.
Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum, with many praising Poli Bortone's leadership and her unwavering commitment to her principles. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that she was "deeply saddened" by the news of Poli Bortone's passing, calling her "a true servant of the Italian people."
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