Renaissance (Italian political party)

Renaissance
Rinascimento
PresidentVittorio Sgarbi
Founded17 January 2017 (2017-01-17)
HeadquartersCorso Diaz 192, Forlì
IdeologyProtection of cultural heritage
Cultural conservatism
Political positionCentre-right
National affiliationElectoral list:
Us Moderates
Coalition:
Centre-right coalition
Colours  Azure
Chamber of Deputies
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Senate
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European Parliament
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Regional Councils
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Renaissance (Italian: Rinascimento) is a political party in Italy.[1] Its leader is Vittorio Sgarbi, an Italian art critic, art historian, politician, cultural commentator and television personality. Sgarbi was formerly a member of the Italian Liberal Party, which was elected in Parliament in 1992, and after its dissolution in 1994 joined in Forza Italia, continuing to be MP until 2006.

The party's aim is to increase the investments in culture, which is considered the main resource for Italy.[2]

  1. ^ "Vittorio Sgarbi, la rivoluzione: "Ecco il programma del mio partito"". www.liberoquotidiano.it.
  2. ^ Donelli, Maurizio (December 1, 2017). "Sgarbi: siamo al Medioevo. Per questo fondo un partito che promuova la bellezza". Corriere della Sera.