Augusto Barbera from Sicily named new president of the Constitutional Court

Last Updated: December 12, 2023

Augusto Barbera, a Sicilian jurist and professor, has been appointed as the new president of the Constitutional Court in Italy. 85 years old, Barbera is a renowned expert in constitutional law with a long and successful academic career. He has previously served as a member of Parliament and was a minister in the Italian government for a brief period in the 1990s. With a passion for politics and an extensive publication record in the field of constitutional law, Barbera brings a wealth of experience to his new role as the head of the Constitutional Court.