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Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of political activism

Emma Bonino, a prominent figure in Italian and European politics, died in Rome on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 78. She had been battling lung cancer and was recently hospitalized due to respiratory complications.

Throughout her five-decade career, Bonino was a central figure in the struggle for civil rights, particularly regarding women's rights, abortion access, and individual freedoms. Her activism began with the Radical Party, where she famously used civil disobedience to advocate for the decriminalization of abortion.

Bonino held several high-ranking positions, including Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Commissioner. She was also a staunch advocate for European integration and federalism.

An official secular state funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, at the Campidoglio in Rome. A lying-in-state will be held at the Protomoteca del Campidoglio on September 13 and 14 to allow the public and institutional representatives to pay their respects.

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Campidoglio · Emma Bonino · European Commission · European Union · Giorgia Meloni · Italy · Marco Pannella · Partito Radicale · Più Europa · Radical Party · Sergio Mattarella

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