Franco Frattini
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Franco Frattini (born 14 March 1957) is an Italian politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security. He is also one of five vice-presidents of the 27-member Barroso Commission.
[edit] Career
Frattini was born in Rome.
Initially a member of the Italian Socialist Party, Frattini was a member of Silvio Berlusconi's government since 2001, and Foreign Minister of Italy since November 14, 2002; he is also a member of Berlusconi's Forza Italia.
On November 4, 2004, he was nominated to take up the Justice portfolio in the Commission, in place of the controversial Rocco Buttiglione (who outed him as a Freemason). His resignation from the Italian government took effect on November 18. Deputy Prime Minister Gianfranco Fini succeeded him as Foreign Minister.
Recent reports on Gamespot show he is trying for a Europe-wide ban on violent videogames.
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| Preceded by Silvio Berlusconi |
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs 2002–2004 |
Succeeded by Gianfranco Fini |
| Preceded by António Vitorino (Justice) |
European Commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security 2004–2009 |
Succeeded by — |
| Preceded by Loyola de Palacio, Neil Kinnock |
Vice-President of the European Commission 2004–2009 (jointly held position) |
Succeeded by — |
| Preceded by Mario Monti |
Italian European Commissioner 2004–2009 |
Succeeded by — |
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