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Roberto Antonione is President of the United World College of the Adriatic

05 September 2024

The Regional Government of Friuli Venezia Giulia has appointed the new President of our College

The Regional Government of Friuli Venezia Giulia has appointed Roberto Antonione as President of the United World College of the Adriatic, effective from September 1, 2024. The appointment, endorsed by United World Colleges International, followed a thorough evaluation process of a pool of candidates. Antonione succeeds Ambassador Cristina Ravaglia, who has led the College with passion and dedication since 2018.

Roberto Antonione’s career is distinguished by a long series of institutional, political, and leadership roles at both national and international levels. Among his most significant positions, Antonione has served as a Senator of the Republic, a Member of Parliament, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President of the Parliamentary Delegation of the Central European Initiative (CEI), and he currently holds the role of Secretary General of the CEI.

Antonione has consistently championed the importance of younger generations, promoting numerous initiatives within the CEI to support active citizenship and innovation. Commenting on his appointment, he stated:

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 I am honoured. This is a prestigious role that opens up new perspectives for me. I have always liked the idea of working for and with young people, but in the past, I hadn’t had the chance to do so. Now a unique opportunity has come along, and I am ready to take on this responsibility.
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Antonione’s appointment opens a new chapter for the United World College of the Adriatic, which will continue to contribute to the education of young people committed to dialogue and international cooperation. Under this new leadership, the College is poised to face new challenges and opportunities, strengthening its dedication to making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.