In September 2019 he was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance of the Conte II Cabinet. In this role, he was committed to mitigating the social and economic impact of the health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, by supporting workers, families and businesses and leading along with the government the negotiations in Europe that led to the adoption of a robust economic countercyclical response to the crisis and the launch of the Next Generation EU Program.
Gualtieri has been pushed to run for mayor by the passion that binds him to the city of Rome, his city, and the desire to relaunch its European and international role by making Rome an easier, more attractive and livable metropolis for all romans.
Not a simple stage on a journey, but a choice of life and a commitment to the whole city.
Roberto Gualtieri
Mayor of Rome
Roberto Gualtieri was born in Rome in 1966.
He holds a degree in Literature and Philosophy from La Sapienza University of Rome, and a PhD in Economic History, thanks to which he became Associate Professor of Contemporary History at La Sapienza University. He wrote books and essays on Italian and international political and economic history and European integration, and collaborated with several newspapers and magazines.
In 2009 he became a Member of the European Parliament and, among his duties, was part of the Brexit negotiating team and chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.