Born in 1935. South (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Molise, Puglia). 1935, Morra de Sanctis (Avellino). South (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Molise, Puglia). Degree in law. Freelance journalist. Head of the Italian Delegation UDC-SVP of the EPP Group. DC Provincial Secretary for Avellino (1992-1993). DC Regional Secretary for Campania (1994-1997). Member of the DC national executive (1972-1999). Head of the DC Justice department (1987-1992). Chairman of the Avellino provincial administration (1970-1972). Former Under-Secretary-of-State at the Ministry of Justice (1979-1983) and Member of the Italian Parliament (1972-1994). Former Commissioner of the Authority for Safeguards in Communications. Author of several publications. Member of the European Parliament in 1999-2004. MEP since 2011.