Andrea Riccardi

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    Andrea Riccardi
    Andrea Riccardi (2009).jpg
    Andrea Riccardi in Aachen, 2009.
    Minister for International Cooperation and Integration
    In office
    16 November 2011 28 April 2013
    Awards
    Preceded by Laureate of the Charlemagne Prize
    2009
    Succeeded by
    Political offices
    New title Italian Minister for International Cooperation and Integration
    2011–2013
    Succeeded by
    Party political offices
    New political party President of Civic Choice
    2013
    Succeeded by