Born in 1940. South (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia). 1940, Cosenza. South (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia), Accountant. INPS Institute employee (1967-1998). Mayor of the Municipality of Acri, Councillor of the Region Calabria (1995-2002), Regional Councillor (1995-2000). National Coordinator of Regional Councillors for training at work (1996-1998). Senator in the 14th and 15th term. Administrative Secretary of the UDC group in the Senate. MEP since 2011.