The appointment of Elisabetta Belloni like Director General of the Information Security Department represents a historic turning point for Italy. This is the first woman at the top of the Italian secret services, a very specific choice by the Draghi government. He replaces Gennaro Vecchione, while the post of Belloni, previously secretary general of the Farnesina, is occupied by Ambassador Ettore Sequi, until now head of the cabinet of Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio. Mario Parente was instead confirmed at the helm of the Aisi.
Who is Elisabetta Belloni
Long-term diplomat, Elisabetta Belloni was the first woman to hold the role of Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (since 2016). Born in 1958 and graduated in political science from Luiss, she began her diplomatic career in 1985. Over the years she has held important positions in the Italian embassies and in the permanent representations in Vienna and Bratislava. From 2004 to 2008 he directed the Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in 2015 it was Head of Cabinet of the Foreign Minister Paul Gentiloni.
It also handled the kidnappings of Italians in Iraq. He worked side by side with the 007s, becoming a point of connection for the government's action to free the hostages. He also handled the kidnappings of Italians in Afghanistan and the tsumani in Southeast Asia. Over the years she has often been included as a possible foreign minister and also as head of the Dis. But also, in 2018, as Prime Minister chosen by Sergio Mattarella. Professor of Development Cooperation at Luiss in Rome, he speaks four languages (English, French, Spanish, German).
The compliments of Renzi and Salvini
The leader of the League Matteo Salvini was among the first to compliment: "Good work to Elisabetta Belloni, a woman of worth appointed to the top of the Dis, and good continuation to General Mario Parente (director of Aisi, ed)". Later also Matteo Renzi commented positively on the choice of Draghi government"The appointment of Elisabetta Belloni at the helm of the Dis is an excellent choice for the Italian institutions. And the fact that Anpal commissioners are being sent back to Mississippi the father of citizenship income and navigators is excellent news. Two steps forward "
