Born in 1956. South (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia). Degree in "Law", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan. Lawyer. 1982 Responsible for the Youth of Democrazia Cristiana party of Cavallino (Lecce). 1988-1991 Counselor for Democrazia Cristiana party of City Council of Cavallino (Lecce). 1994-1998 Member of the Provincial board of the PPI party (Italian People's Party). 2001 Provincial Secretary for Forza Italia and Regional Counselor for Puglia Region. 2007 Provincial President of the Union of the Cristian Workers. MEP since 2009.