Mirella Biagi

I speak English, French and Italian and, even though I have an Italian name and I live in Italy, I'm actually Scottish and very proud of my heritage. I don't have a specific path in life – I go whereever the wind blows me.

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‘Hope, Service, Passion': Meet Laura Boldrini, Italy's Likable Leader in Parliament

Italy's most recent elections swept several non-career politicians into office. Among these new players on the Italian political scene is writer and human rights activist Laura Boldrini, whose popularity during her short time in office has skyrocketed thanks to a reputation for sincerity and compassion at a time when corruption is ever present in the country's politics.

6 May 2013