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Who is Federica Mogherini: From the Italian PD to the leader of Europe's foreign policy

2025-12-02 23:50:19Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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Federica Mogherini began her political career in 2008, when she was elected a member of the Democratic Party (PD) in Italy. Her career took a major boost under Matteo Renzi, where she was appointed to the party secretariat and then as head of the PD's foreign policy.

At the age of 41, Renzi made her Foreign Minister, making her one of the youngest in Italy's history, engaging especially in issues such as Libya, immigration and the crisis in Ukraine.

After a brief stint at the Foreign Ministry, Mogherini rose to the top of European politics in 2014 as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. During this mandate, she managed complex dossiers such as the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and relations with Russia during the Ukrainian crisis.

Despite coming from the reformist wing of the PD, Mogherini was criticized for her open approach towards Russia, Iran and the Palestinian Authority. However, she supported EU sanctions against Russia following the annexation of Crimea and the conflicts in Donbass.

After the end of her mandate in Brussels in 2019, Mogherini devoted herself to her academic career and today holds the prestigious position of Rector of the College of Europe in Brussels, a key institution for the training of European officials.

Her career has also seen tough challenges, including competition with Massimo D'Alema for the post of EU High Representative in 2014, which Mogherini ultimately won thanks to Matteo Renzi's support. In 2016, she faced calls to resign after her emotional reaction to the terrorist attacks in Brussels, a gesture that some saw as a sign of weakness, while others praised her emotional participation.

Although there have been political debates and controversies, Mogherini has not been involved in personal scandals or serious corruption issues in the past.

Recently, she also came to Tirana frequently. The reason was the opening of the European College in the Albanian capital. This College also has campuses in Bruges, Belgium, and Natolin, Poland.


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