Manuela Maffioli
Manuela Maffioli | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2026 | |
| Constituency | Lombardy |
| Deupty Mayor of Busto Arsizio | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Isabella Tovaglieri |
| Succeeded by | Luca Folegani |
| Assessore for the Culture of Busto Arsizio | |
| In office 2017–2026 | |
| Preceded by | Paola Magugliani |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the City Council of Busto Arsizio | |
| In office 1993–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1971 Busto Arsizio, Italy |
| Party | Lega Nord |
| Occupation | Politician |
Manuela Maffioli (Busto Arsizio, 6 June 1971) is an Italian politician and journalist, and a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2026, following the death of Umberto Bossi.[1]
Early life
Manuela Maffioli was born on 6 June 1971 in Busto Arsizio, Lombardy. She began her political career in the 1980s, joining the Lega Nord party. In 1993 she was elected as a member of Busto Arsizio's City Council, and served one term. Following this, she became a contributor to the local newspaper ‘La Prealpina’.[2]
Career
In 2017, Maffioli returned to politics and was appointed Councillor for Culture of Busto Arsizio, and from 2019 to 2024 served as deputy mayor of Busto Arsizio. In 2022 she ran for the Chamber of Deputies in the Lombardy 2 constituency, finishing second.[3][4] Following the death of Umberto Bossi on 19 March 2026, she was appointed as his successor in the Chamber of Deputies.[a] She assumed office on 25 March 2026.[5]On 2 April 2026, Maffioli was appointed member of the VII Commission (Culture, Science, and Education)[6].
References
- ↑ "Scheda deputato: Manuela Maffioli". Camera dei Deputati. Archived from the original on 2026-04-10. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Manuela Maffioli, profilo politico e giornalistico". Il Giorno. Archived from the original on 2026-04-10. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Curriculum vitae – Manuela Maffioli (Elezioni Politiche 2022)" (PDF). Ministero dell’Interno – DAIT. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2026-04-10. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Manuela Maffioli, profilo politico e amministrativo a Busto Arsizio". Il Giorno. Archived from the original on 2026-04-10. Retrieved 2026-04-10.;
- ↑ "Manuela Maffioli subentra alla Camera dei Deputati per la Lombardia 2". Malpensa24. Archived from the original on 2026-04-10. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Leg 19 - MAFFIOLI MANUELA - Camera dei Deputati". Chamber of Deputies (Italy) (in Italian). Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ The seat was actually won by Matteo Luigi Bianchi, but as he declined it, the seat was given to Maffioli