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Raffaella Paita

Raffaella Paita

Italian politician

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  • Oct 1

    Italian minister Antonio Tajani apologises after skirt remarks prompt Senate protest

    Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani apologised from New York following public backlash and an opposition protest in the Senate over his speech linking women's skirt lengths to reliability.

  • Sep 22

    Roberto Vannacci faces criticism over skirt remarks after welcoming new lawmaker to party

    Futuro Nazionale leader Roberto Vannacci defended his television remarks about women's clothing as light-hearted, while announcing the defection of deputy Tommaso Calderone to his party.

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