Virginia Raggi becomes Rome’s first female mayor

Q.  Name Rome’s first elected female mayor.
- Published on 22 Jun 16

a. Christina Raggi
b. Virginia Raggi
c. Chiara Raggi
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Virginia Raggi
 
Virginia Raggi a leading member of populist anti corruption movement M5S or Five Star Movement was on June 20, 2016 elected as Rome’s first female mayor
  • She is the first candidate from that party, M5S to be elected to Rome’s mayorality
  • Raggi who will turn 38 in July is also the youngest mayor in the country’s history
  • M5S is a political party founded by comedian turned political leader Beppe Grillo
  • With this win, the party emerged as main opposition to centre-left PM Matteo Ranzi

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