Laura Castelli (born 14 September 1986) is an Italian politician.

Laura Castelli
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
15 March 2013 – 13 October 2022
ConstituencyPiedmont 1
Personal details
Born (1986-09-14) 14 September 1986 (age 38)
Turin, Italy
Political partyM5S (2009–2022)
IpF (2022)
ScN (2023–present)
Alma materUniversity of Turin
ProfessionPolitician, Tax Assistant

Biography

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Castelli was born in Turin. After the graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics, she worked for a short period in a tax assistance center.[1]

In the 2013 general elections, she was elected Deputy among the ranks of the Five Star Movement. She was re-elected Deputy in the 2018 general elections. After participating in the drafting of the so-called "government contract" between Five Star Movement and League, on 12 June she was appointed Undersecretary at the Ministry of Economy in the Conte Government.[2]

On 21 March 2019 she was promoted, together with Massimo Garavaglia (Lega Nord), Deputy Minister of Economy.[3] She was confirmed Deputy Minister in the Conte II Cabinet.

On 28 June 2021 the tribunal of Turin has convicted Laura Castelli for aggravated defamation. The proceeding concerned a post on Facebook in which she edited a photo to make believe a flirt between Piero Fassino and a PD candidate for the 2016 administrative elections, Lidia Roscaneanu. She was sentenced to a fine of 1,032 euro and a damage compensation of 5,000 euro.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). mef.gov.it.
  2. ^ Governo, nominati 45 tra viceministri e sottosegretari
  3. ^ Garavaglia e Castelli promossi viceministri dell'Economia
  4. ^ "Viceministra Castelli condannata a Torino per diffamazione - Piemonte". 28 June 2021.