Renzi Matteo is an ideal example of the development of the "third way in politics"

Renzi Matteo is the current prime minister of Italy. He occupies this position since February 2014 (when he was 39 years old). Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy's central region. In thirty years he became mayor of Florence. Since then, Renzi has undertaken a number of reforms.

In fact, Renzi sees himself as a reformist and believes that the situation in the country will never improve unless fundamental changes are made. Becoming the prime minister, he first of all began to change the labor policy. Then he set about carrying out public, administrative, tax and constitutional reforms at a fast pace.

In addition, he is a zealous football fan and a fan of "ACF Fiorentina" - a club from his hometown.

Childhood

The Italian Prime Minister - Matteo Renzi, was born on January 11, 1975 in Florence. He became the second child in the family. His father, Tiziano Renzi, was a businessman and a municipal councilor. He played a major role in the life of his son, because he always supported him and advised him on political issues.

Childhood Matteo held in Rignano Arno. This is a small village, located 20 km from Florence. In 1989 he entered the secondary school-gymnasium of Dante Alighieri. Soon he joined the organization of Italian scouts as a scout. At the same time, he began to show interest in politics.

Early career and university

In 1994, Renzi Matteo began to work in a political direction over the Prodi Committees project. At the age of nineteen he took part in the popular television program "The Wheel of Fortune", where his opponent was Mike Bongiorno. For five episodes in a row, Renzi magnificently demonstrated his skills and intellectual abilities, winning 33 million liras.

Then, in 1996, he joined the Italian People's Party. And three years later, Renzi became her secretary. In 1999 he graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Florence, defending his thesis entitled "Florence from 1951 to 1956: the first experience of Giorgio La Pir, Mayor of Florence". This year becomes decisive for Renzi: he is engaged in some publications, which will subsequently have a positive impact on his political career.

Meanwhile, he joined the family business and began working in a marketing service headed by his father. Matteo became the head of the coordination and circulation department of the Tuscan newspaper La Nation.

Political activity

In 2001, Renzi Matteo was elected coordinator of the party "Margaret of Florence". But even in this position he did not stay long and already in 2003 became the chief secretary of the province.

On June 13, 2004, he took part in the elections and, having gained 58.8%, was elected head of the Florence administration. During his reign Matteo was popular not only among his voters. He became a true companion of youth in politics. He was able to reduce provincial taxes, not forgetting about culture and innovation (Rentsi restored the Palazzo Medici).

During his presidency Matteo wrote another book - "Between De Gasperi and Ju2. The Thirties and the Future ", which was published in 2006. Society and the public adequately appreciated it.

The political growth of Rentsi continued. He paid much attention to the new media.

On September 29, 2008, before the two thousandth audience, he announced that he would take part in the elections from the Democratic Party. After several months of the campaign, on February 15, 2009, unexpectedly for all, he scored 40.52% of the vote.

Matteo increased the cost of social security. He paid special attention to education, he managed to reduce the queues in kindergartens by 90%. His popularity was growing rapidly. In 2012 he ran for the post of party secretary, but lost to Pierluigi Bersani. Not frightened, Renzi Matteo said that he will take part in the elections for the post of prime minister in 2013.

But soon Bersani resigned, and Renzi received support from many political leaders, gaining 68% of the vote. With this victory, he not only became a party secretary, but also became a potential candidate for the post of prime minister. On February 13, 2014, he was elected head of the government. He immediately elected new cabinet members, and from the younger generation.

Matteo Rentsi: Italy and Reforms

In assuming office, his main task was to reform the labor legislation. Such changes were necessary to improve the state of the Italian economy. In addition, he appointed many women heads of state-owned companies. And Rentsi sold at auction 1 500 luxury cars belonging to the Cabinet. In May 2015, his efforts began to bear fruit, and Italy's GDP grew by 0.3%, signaling the end of a prolonged recession.

Rentsi also undertook several constitutional reforms and reduced the Senate's capacity. But his main task was to solve problems with the increase in the number of illegal immigrants from Syria and Libya. To this end, he issued a decree on the international protection of immigrants.

The Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi forms closed relations with the leaders of different countries. His course of action aimed at uniting the "right-wing economists" with the "Left Socialists" was appreciated by many heads of state. In fact, it was considered an ideal example of the "third way in politics."

Personal life

In 1999, Matteo married Agnese Landini, a schoolteacher. The couple had three children: Francesco, Emanuele and Esther.

Rentsi is a Catholic by religion. He regularly visits temples with his family. His children actively participate in the activities of the Association of Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts.

Matteo regularly communicates with his readers in "Twitter" and "Facebook", answers all questions and comments.