Remembering Emma Bonino: A Trailblazer in Italian Politics

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Remembering Emma Bonino: A Trailblazer in Italian Politics

Emma Bonino, a prominent political figure known for her leadership in campaigns that led to the legalization of abortion and divorce in Italy during the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 78. She was a key figure in the Radical Party and later founded the party +Europa. Bonino's efforts to push for social reforms in a predominantly Catholic country faced opposition from the Vatican. Her party, +Europa, confirmed her passing.