Enzo Ghigo (born 24 February 1953) is an Italian politician, former President of Piedmont from 1995 to 2005.

Enzo Ghigo
President of Piedmont
In office
12 June 1995 – 27 April 2005
Preceded byGian Paolo Brizio
Succeeded byMercedes Bresso
Member of the Senate
In office
28 April 2006 – 14 March 2013
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
15 April 1994 – 13 July 1995
Personal details
Born
Enzo Giorgio Secondo Ghigo

(1953-02-24) 24 February 1953 (age 71)
Turin, Italy
Political partyForza Italia (1994-2009)
PdL (2009-2013)
OccupationPolitician

Biography

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A manager of the Publitalia-Fininvest group, whose owner was Silvio Berlusconi, Ghigo entered politics in December 1993, becoming the promoter of Forza Italia in Piedmont.[1] Elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1994, Ghigo was elected President of Piedmont in 1995, leading a center-right coalition.[2]

In 2000, Ghigo was re-elected Governor, defeating The Olive Tree candidate Livia Turco,[3] and remained at the head of his region until 2005, when, seeking a third term, he was defeated by The Union candidate Mercedes Bresso.[4]

In 2006, Ghigo refused the offer to run for Mayor of Turin, and was instead elected Senator for Forza Italia in Piedmont[5] and held his seat until 2013.

Honours and awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Ghigo 'il piazzista' a caccia di leghisti". La Repubblica. 10 January 1995. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Torino, alla conquista dei voti del Carroccio". La Repubblica. 4 May 1995. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Ghigo fa il pieno di voti e la Turco accusa la Bonino". La Repubblica. 17 April 2000. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Dopo dieci anni di opposizione, il centrosinistra vince in Piemonte". La Repubblica. 4 April 2005. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Ghigo trascina 12 senatori, per l'Unione solo 9 eletti". La Repubblica. 11 April 2006. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
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  • Files about his parliamentary activities (in Italian): XII, XV, XVI legislature