Giuseppe Conte honors Emma Bonino's legacy in Rome

Giuseppe Conte, leader of the Movimento 5 Stelle, paid tribute to Emma Bonino at her wake held at the Campidoglio in Rome. Conte expressed condolences to Bonino’s family and political colleagues, describing her as a significant figure who shaped Italy’s political, civil, and cultural history over several decades.

Conte highlighted Bonino’s lifelong commitment to civil rights, justice, and freedom. He noted her role in advancing social progress, often ahead of the political establishment. Specifically, he credited her with playing a major role in the establishment of the International Criminal Court and her advocacy for the abolition of the death penalty and the fight against female genital mutilation.