(ANSA) - ROME, DECEMBER 25 - Franco Frattini, former foreign minister and current president of the state council, died last night.
He was 65 years old.
Member of parliament, exponent of Forza Italia and Popolo della Liberta, with Silvio Berlusconi president of the council Frattini was twice foreign minister but also vice president of the European Commission and Commissioner for Justice.
"Of him - Berlusconi wrote in a post on social media - I will always remember his great ability to face complex problems with a smile, to be at ease in every role and the esteem he sowed".
Many messages of condolence, from all political sides.
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