Filippo Pandolfi
Filippo Pandolfi (politician) | |
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Born | 1927 Bergamo, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Member of | Le Cercle |
Attended Le Cercle. Filippo Pandolfi holds a degree in literature and philosophy. He speaks Greek, Latin, French, and English in addition to his native Italian and managed a publishing house from 1952 until his election to Parliament. A Christian Democrat member of the Italian Parliament for more than twenty years, has held several important ministerial portfolios, including Finance (1976-1978), Treasury (1978-1980), Industry and Commerce (1980-1981 and 1982-1983), and Agriculture (1983-1988). In these ministerial posts he dealt with many central European Community issues, including the value-added tax, the European Monetary System and the Common Agricultural Policy. He has played a central role in fostering the competitiveness of European industry, has expanded the EC investment in R&D in the member countries, and has established centers of excellence in many areas of technology. Pandolfi was a member of the Carnegie Group in 1991-1992.
Event Participated in
Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
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Bilderberg/1989 | 12 May 1989 | 14 May 1989 | Spain La Toja Island Galicia | 37th Bilderberg meeting, 110 guests |