Born in 1947. South (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia). Degree in "Philosophy". Journalist. 1976 Member of the Italian Parliament for "Democrazia Cristiana" party. 1982 Head of Press Service of "Democrazia Cristiana" party. 1992 Member of Italian Parliament for "Democrazia Cristiana" party. 1994 Founder of CCD party. 1994 Minister of Employment for CCD party, in the first government of Mr. Berlusconi. 1996 Founder of CDR party. 1998 Founder of UDEUR party. 2006 Minister of Justice of Mr. Prodi Government. MEP in 1999-2004. MEP since 2009.