The President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, today appointed four new senators for life: maestro Claudio Abbado, professor Elena Cattaneo, architect Renzo Piano and professor Carlo Rubbia, who have "illustrated the country for outstanding achievements in the scientific field , artistic and social”. A note from Colle reports it.
The decrees were countersigned by the prime minister, Enrico Letta. President Napolitano informed the president of the Senate, Pietro Grasso, of the appointments. The head of state personally gave the news of the nomination to the new senators, sending them his best wishes.
