Virginia Raggi to seek second term as Rome mayor

10 Aug, 2020

Raggi's announcement follows months of speculation.

Virginia Raggi, the current mayor of Rome, has announced her intention to seek a second term in office, reports Italian news agency ANSA.

Raggi reportedly announced her candidature plans during a video-conference with city councillors on the afternoon of 10 August.

The 42-year-old member of the Movimento 5 Stelle has been mayor of Rome since 22 June 2016.

Her current term of office comes to an end in 2021.