Sergio Mattarella wins presidential election in Italy

 

Sergio Mattarella wins presidential election in ItalySergio Mattarella, a constitutional court judge was elected president of Italy. He was chosen by nearly two-thirds of the over 1,000 lawmakers and regional representatives in the fourth round of voting after three inconclusive votes. The Italian premier Renzi has put forward Mattarella as his party's only nomination. Mattarella has previously served as deputy premier, education and defense minister. "He is described by political observers and fellow politicians as a mild person, able, however, to be inflexible in defending his political ideas," the Wall Street Journal reports.

Sergio Mattarella, a constitutional court judge was elected president of Italy. He was chosen by nearly two-thirds of the over 1,000 lawmakers and regional representatives in the fourth round of voting after three inconclusive votes. 
The Italian premier Renzi has put forward Mattarella as his party's only nomination. 
Mattarella has previously served as deputy premier, education and defense minister. "He is described by political observers and fellow politicians as a mild person, able, however, to be inflexible in defending his political ideas," the Wall Street Journal reports.