What is happening
Mussi, born in Piombino on January 22, 1948, was a PCI, PDS and DS parliamentarian from 1992 to 2008, deputy speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, and a minister in the Prodi government. He led Sinistra Italiana from 2007 to 2009 and later served as a party leader. His family will announce details of the funeral arrangements.
Why is it on the Radar?
Mussi was a prominent figure of the Italian left, having held parliamentary, government and party leadership roles across several political formations.