What is Romano Prodi best known for?

Romano Prodi. Romano Prodi OMRI ( Italian: [roˈmaːno ˈprɔːdi] ( listen); born 9 August 1939) is an Italian politician who served as the 10th President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004. He served twice as Prime Minister of Italy, first from 17 May 1996 to 21 October 1998 and then from 17 May 2006 to 8 May 2008.

Is Romano Prodi still married?

Romano Prodi married Flavia Franzoni in 1969. He was married by Camillo Ruini, now a well-known cardinal. They have two sons, Giorgio and Antonio. He spends the summer holidays in the coastal town of Castiglione della Pescaia.

What did Giuseppe Prodi do in the IRI?

In 1993–1994, Prodi was appointed again President of the IRI, by Ciampi, where he oversaw extensive privatization of public assets.

What problems did Prodi face during his first premiership?

During his first premiership, Prodi faced the Albanian civil war; his government proposed the so-called Operation Alba (“Sunrise”), a multinational peacekeeping force sent to Albania in 1997 and led by Italy. It was intended to help the Albanian government restore law and order in their troubled country after the 1997 rebellion in Albania.

How many degrees has Prodi received?

Prodi has received almost 20 honorary degrees from institutions in Italy, and from the rest of Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. On 25 November 1978 Prodi was appointed Minister of Industry, Commerce and Crafts in the government of the Christian Democratic leader Giulio Andreotti.

Where did Prodi go to Law School?

After completing his secondary education at the Liceo Ludovico Ariosto in Reggio Emilia, Prodi graduated in law at Milan’s Università Cattolica in 1961 with a thesis on the role of Protectionism in the development of Italian industry. He then carried out postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics.