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Katia BellilloItalian communist politician
Date of Birth: 17.01.1951
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Ranieri Ranieri
- Political Career in the Regional Council
- Ministerial Positions
- Minister of Equal Opportunities
- Public Controversy
- Parliamentary Career
- Referendum on Reproductive Technologies
- Conflict with Oliviero Diliberto
- Breakaway from CPI
- Recent Political Activities
Ranieri Ranieri
Early Life and EducationBorn on January 17, 1951, in Foligno, Ranieri Ranieri pursued a degree in teaching at the University of Perugia.
Political Career in the Regional Council
From 1976 to 1985, Ranieri served on the Umbrian Regional Council as a member of the Communist Party. She held various positions, including City Council of Perugia, board member of ASP (public transportation company in the province of Perugia), and leadership in the Umbrian Health Authority.
Ministerial Positions
Minister of Regional AffairsRanieri held the role of Minister of Regional Affairs in Massimo D'Alema's first and second governments from 1998 to 2000.
Minister of Equal Opportunities
In Giuliano Amato's second government, Ranieri served as Minister of Equal Opportunities from 2000 to 2001.
Public Controversy
In January 2001, Ranieri gained notoriety for an altercation with National Alliance representative Alessandra Mussolini on the television program "Porta a Porta." The incident escalated to physical and verbal altercations.
Parliamentary Career
Chamber of DeputiesRanieri was a member of the Communist Party group in the Mixed Group in the 14th legislature and the Italian Communists group in the 15th legislature from 2001 to 2008.
Referendum on Reproductive Technologies
Ranieri supported the 2005 referendum in Italy on extending assisted reproductive technologies. She publicly criticized actress Sabrina Ferilli for allegedly supporting the referendum despite her personal preference for adoption.
Conflict with Oliviero Diliberto
Ranieri accused Communist Party leader Oliviero Diliberto of authoritarianism. She presented a rival list for the party's leadership in 2008, gaining 12% of delegate support.
Breakaway from CPI
After her defeat at the CPI's 5th Congress in 2008, Ranieri co-founded the new party "Unire la sinistra" (Unite the Left). The party later merged into the Left, Ecology, Freedom party in 2009.
Recent Political Activities
In 2010, Ranieri left the Left, Ecology, Freedom party. She currently represents the Radical Socialist Movement within the left-wing coalition "Potere al Popolo" (Power to the People).
