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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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- [● 25 SOURCES] She held ministerial positions in Italy, including Foreign Affairs. www.informacalabria.it · www.dire.it · rtsh.al · www.italiareportusa.com · lespresso.it · +8 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] Emma Bonino was 78 years old. www.sardegnalive.net · www.informacalabria.it · www.dire.it · rtsh.al · www.italiareportusa.com · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Emma Bonino was hospitalized in Rome due to a respiratory crisis. www.sardegnalive.net · www.rietilife.com · www.dire.it · lespresso.it · newsflash24.de · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Bonino was a prominent advocate for European federalism and the 'United States of Europe'. www.dire.it · www.cronachenuoresi.it · www.quotedbusiness.com · www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · www.cagliarilivetv.it · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni acknowledged Bonino as a strong and recognizable voice in Italian politics. abcnews.al · newsflash24.de · diarioparaguayo.com · www.ultimahora.com
- [● 32 SOURCES] Emma Bonino served as a European Commissioner. www.sardegnalive.net · www.informacalabria.it · www.dire.it · rtsh.al · www.italiareportusa.com · +10 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Emma Bonino co-founded the CISA center for information on sterilization and abortion in 1975. www.sardegnalive.net · www.mediapress24.it · www.italiareportusa.com · www.quotedbusiness.com · billieparkernoticias.com
- [● 60 SOURCES] Emma Bonino has died. laltravoce.com · ticinonotizie.it · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.zerounotv.it · www.italianotizie24.it · +30 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The political party Più Europa announced the death of Emma Bonino. www.sardegnalive.net · www.informacalabria.it · www.dire.it · newsflash24.de · billieparkernoticias.com · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Emma Bonino died at the age of 78. www.sardegnalive.net · www.dire.it · www.informacalabria.it · newsflash24.de · billieparkernoticias.com · +4 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Emma Bonino was a prominent advocate for European federalism. www.cronachenuoresi.it · www.dire.it · www.quotedbusiness.com · www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · www.cagliarilivetv.it · +9 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Emma Bonino held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Italy. www.informacalabria.it · newsflash24.de · www.sardegnalive.net · www.quotedbusiness.com · www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · +2 more