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Giuseppe Sala

Giuseppe Sala was elected Mayor of Milan in June 2016. He is committed to making Milan a more inclusive, sustainable and international city. Grounded in the principles of social cohesion and citizens’ participation, his program focuses on social policies, in particular public housing, income support, and care for the elderly and childcare. He believes that a new generation of welfare, meeting the needs of all of society, is essential. Before getting into politics, Giuseppe Sala held various managerial positions in both the private and public sector. From January 2009 until June 2010, he served as City Manager of the Municipality of Milan. He was then appointed CEO of the company managing Expo Milano 2015, the Universal Exposition, and in 2013, was designated Commissioner of the Government for Expo. Giuseppe Sala holds a Degree in Economics and Business Administration from Bocconi University.

Since 2015, house prices and rents in Milan have soared by more than 40%. The city is setting up policies to continue to attract investments while supporting those with the greatest needs – and preventing them from being pushed out by gentrification.