Matteo Orfini
Matteo Orfini in 2013
President of the Democratic Party
In office 14 June 2014 – 17 March 2019
Preceded by	Gianni Cuperlo
Succeeded by	Paolo Gentiloni
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
Incumbent
Assumed office 15 March 2013
Constituency	Lazio 1
Personal details
Born	(1974-08-30) 30 August 1974 (age 49) Rome, Italy
Political party	Democratic Party

Matteo Orfini (born on August 30, 1974 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian politician. He is a member of Italy's Chamber of Deputies and president of the Democratic Party.^[1]

Biography

Matteo Orfini was born in Rome in 1974. He started his interest in politics when he attended the lyceum.

In 2004, he became a collaborator of the left-wing leader, Massimo D'Alema, after his election in the European Parliament.

In 2007, Orfini joined the Democratic Party, becoming the leader of the party’s internal left-wing faction Rifare l'Italia.^[2]

On 14 June 2014, he replaced Gianni Cuperlo, becoming president of the Democratic Party.^[3]