Michaela Biancofiore

Michaela Biancofiore is an Italian politician currently serving as a member of the Senate of the Republic and as the president of the 'Civici d'Italia - Noi Moderati' parliamentary group. Born in Bolzano, she began her political career in the 1990s and has held various roles, including serving as a deputy in the Chamber of Deputies across multiple legislatures and as an undersecretary in the Letta government. A long-time advocate for the Italian-speaking community in South Tyrol, she has consistently championed the protection of Italian cultural identity in the region. Her career has spanned roles in local government, national parliament, and party leadership, often characterized by her staunch support for center-right coalitions and her focus on administrative simplification and constitutional reform.