Enrico Letta

ModernPoliticianItaly1966 — ?

Italian prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1966

Country

Italy

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)16

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score48.9

Enrico Letta — Complete Timeline

2004 AD

Elected to the European ParliamentPolitical Action

Letta was elected as a Member of the European Parliament for the Democratic Party. He served until 2006, focusing on economic and monetary affairs, and later became a key figure in the party's leadership.

European ParliamentDemocratic PartyEU Politics

Impact: regionalconstructive

2013 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of ItalyPolitical Action◆ Major

Letta was appointed Prime Minister by President Napolitano, leading a grand coalition between the Democratic Party, the People of Freedom, and Civic Choice. His government aimed to address the economic crisis and political instability.

Government FormationCoalitionEconomic Crisis

Impact: national

2014 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Letta resigned after losing a confidence vote triggered by his own party, the Democratic Party, under pressure from Matteo Renzi. Renzi succeeded him, marking a generational shift in Italian politics.

Government CrisisParty PoliticsTransition

Impact: nationaldestructive

2021 AD

Appointed Secretary of the Democratic PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Letta was elected Secretary of the Democratic Party, succeeding Nicola Zingaretti. He led the party into the 2022 general election, where it became the second-largest force, but the center-right coalition won.

Party LeadershipDemocratic PartyElection

Impact: national