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1963 - 1967 The Venezuelan Period In 1963, the then Deputy Director General of Personnel, Girolamo Pignatti Morano di Custoza, proposed that Luigi Vittorio follow him to Caracas as his deputy. Luigi Vittorio arrived in Caracas at a historical-political moment when crime, urban guerrilla warfare, and bombings were the order of the day. Luigi Vittorio fitted very well into the Venezuelan context, not only professionally but also personally. Many travels, from the Orinoco to the Amacuro Delta to the Andes-Merida; Luigi Vittorio attended the Universitad Central in anonymity and collected documentation on guerrilla warfare, which in 1968 he would collect in a publication brought out with the collaboration of prof. Emilio Peruzzi: “Guerrilla Warfare and Politics: The Example of Venezuela (1962-1969)” (ed Valmartina, Florence - under the pseudonym Luigi Valsalice), a volume that would be translated into Spanish and that would be highly praised by President Betancourt, Rangel and Petkov (“the best book on the guerrilla period”). As a diplomat, Luigi Vittorio was highly regarded in Caracas where he was called the “best connoisseur of Venezuelan politics.” On June 17, 1967,he was transferred to Warsaw, where he intensified his diplomatic network partly due to the familiarity he obtained in the Polish language, which he would maintain throughout his life, so much so that even in old age he loved to read newspapers in the original language.

Our partners The Hanns Seidel Italy Foundation, active since 2022 in Rome, is committed to strengthening the German-Italian dialogue from a European perspective, enriching it with a Bavarian perspective and based on Christian-social values. The foundation promotes a dialogue that addresses issues crucial to European integration. Key topics include security, innovation, migration, international cooperation, economics and food security, with the aim of contributing to shared solutions for the geopolitical challenges of the future. AMKA is a humanitarian organization engaged since 2001 in the most vulnerable countries with development projects in the areas of: health, education, access to food and clean water, and support for productive activities. It works in Italy, Guatemala and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With Amka we organize our annual Christmas Concert, as well as other cross-cutting projects.

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1980 - 1987 The German Period After the Partenopean interlude, Secretary General Malfatti decided for him for the far more important Embassy in Bonn. Luigi Vittorio and his wife Giovanna arrived in Bonn, on January 14, 1980, by train from Frankfurt (an original choice, to say the least) with the Intercity “Germania” and the Station Chief in full uniform waiting on the platform together with the Foreign Ceremonial and the Embassy's diplomatic staff! From 1980 to 1987 Luigi Vittorio, Ambassador in Bonn, travels all over the territory with very frequent visits everywhere, and talks with all the Länder Presidents, local personalities, many Mayors, and many important cultural institutes, such as the Bertelsmann Stiftung or the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. He frequently visits and lectures at almost all universities, where he is received with special attention especially because Herr Professor und Kollege, is the only Italian member of the Association of University Professors. He makes intensive political contacts there and also with political figures from Italy. Significant is his insertion into German politics and with frequent appearances on television and radio programs and very frequent interviews in newspapers as well as countless contributions to collected books (over a hundred) where his signature is sought after and appreciated. Indeed, he is a sought-after commentator and thus many speeches and lectures with continuous participation in the activities of cultural institutions, from Europa Union to Aspen or Koerner Stiftung or Bertelsmann Stiftung, as well as as an honored speaker in many important German institutions and press, radio and television interviews and frequent participation in talk-shows, for which he is a sought-after guest. He ensures his presence at fairs of all kinds with much appreciation from Italian exhibitors. After all, thanks to the prestige he acquired, such activity would continue even after he ceased to serve as Ambassador for a large part of the 1990s. From that period there are also numerous articles in political and scientific journals. Particular attention is paid to the communities of Italians, which he visits frequently and with personal success, especially in Wolfsburg, a city symbolic of the presence of Italian workers in Germany. He manages to establish direct contact with Italian communities no longer mediated by politicized organizations, which are considered unrepresentative. For the same reason he opposed the establishment of elected workers' committees, considering them useless, something that would find confirmation in the facts after his departure from Germany. A 'successful activity remembered even after many decades is summarized in a book of his in German, “Wenn schon denn schon,” which sold over ten thousand copies. On December 1, 1988, the book was presented in Bonn by Foreign Minister Genscher, an unusual recognition, and also cited by former Chancellors Schmidt and Kohl.

Christmas Concert Every year during the Christmas season, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Italy/Vatican Foundation and to Amka Onlus, the Association promotes a benefit concert that aims to emotionally involve members, friends and acquaintances of the association. This event, usually held in the beautiful setting of the Church of Santa Maria dell'Anima, featuring the splendid voice of soprano Monica Marziota, is distinguished by its sacred music, capable of creating an atmosphere of sharing and solidarity. Instead of paying an entrance fee, participants are invited to make a donation, the proceeds of which go to projects that support our mission. In particular, monies raised are donated to youth initiatives always in line with our values related to international relations. This concert is a time of celebration and reflection, uniting people for a common cause and strengthening ties within the community.

1987 - 2000 State Council In 1987, having returned permanently to Rome, Luigi Vittorio after a full 35 years decided to leave his diplomatic career in order to return to university teaching. He was appointed State Councillor, a post he held from 1987 to 2000, the year when his retirement due to age limits took place. Luigi Vittorio devoted himself to his last post with his usual professionalism and dedication. At the end of this period he was awarded the honorary title of Section President and, after 2000, he was assigned the presidency of arbitration panels and a Commission at Consip. The Foreign Ministry entrusted him with the leadership of OSCE delegations to Warsaw and Berlin during Italy's six-month European presidency in 1996 and 2003; it also entrusted him with missions to the Balkans and Albania in 1997 and a seminar in Moscow in 1995. On the initiative of Chief of Cabinet Aragona he was appointed Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs in the first half of 1996 (Prime Minister Lamberto Dini and Foreign Minister Susanna Agnelli) with an intense activity of missions to EU member countries and Brussels, a period on which there is a report by him. In addition, Luigi Vittorio was a member of the committee for promotion to Legation Councillor in 1997; of the Board of Trustees of the United College of Trieste from 1997 to 1999; of the Committee for the Selection of Fellows of the University Institute (EUI) of Fiesole from 1997 to 2001; Chairman of the Selection Committee for the European College of Bruges from 2001 to 2013; and Chairman of the Prunas Mutual Fund from 2005 to 2014.

Luigi Vittorio Ferraris Luigi Vittorio Ferraris (Rome, March 20, 1928 - Senigallia, November 13, 2018) was an Italian diplomat, Councillor of State and Professor. Grandson of Luigi Felice (1913-1900), Senator of the Kingdom of Italy, and Count, he was the son of Luigi Angelo (1887-1966), politician and essayist, and Maria Croce (1898-1985). The family is originally from Sostegno (Biella). First Years 1928 - 1945 University and beginnings 1945 - 1952 Start of the Diplomatic Career 1952 - 1962 The Venezuelan Period 1963 - 1967 Helsinki and the CSCE 1967 - 1980 The German Period 1980 - 1987 State Council The University Career Publications

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