Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi, Roberto Gualtieri during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Roberto Gualtieri during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alessandra Vittorini Wife Davide Sassoli during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charles Michel President of the European Council during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alessandra Vittorini Wife Davide Sassoli during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alessandra Vittorini Wife Davide Sassoli during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alessandra Vittorini Wife Davide Sassoli during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alessandra Vittorini Wife Davide Sassoli during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Roberto Fico President of the Chamber of Deputies during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Roberto Fico President of the Chamber of Deputies during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pedro Sanchez Premier Spain during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pedro Sanchez Premier Spain during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pedro Sanchez Premier Spain during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pedro Sanchez Premier Spain during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pedro Sanchez Premier Spain during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Monti, Romano Prodi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pedro Sanchez Premier Spain during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Monti, Romano Prodi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Monti, Romano Prodi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Draghi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lorenzo Guerini Minister of Defense during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gianni Letta during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lorenzo Guerini Minister of Defense during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Elisabetta Alberti Casellati President of the Senate of the Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Elisabetta Alberti Casellati President of the Senate of the Republic during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charles Michel President of the European Council during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The coffin during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Walter Veltroni during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ursula von den Leyen during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Romano Prodi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Romano Prodi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Romano Prodi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paolo Gentiloni during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paolo Gentiloni during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicola Zingaretti during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Matteo Renzi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Matteo Renzi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Massimo D'Alema during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marta Cartabia Minister of Justice during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Monti during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maria Elena Boschi during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Luigi Di Maio Foreign Minister during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Luigi Di Maio Foreign Minister during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Luciana Lamorgese Minister of the Interior during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Luciana Lamorgese Minister of the Interior during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ignazio Visco during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ignazio Visco during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gianni Letta during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dario Franceschini Minister of Culture during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charles Michel President of the European Council during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charles Michel President of the European Council during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charles Michel President of the European Council during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charles Michel President of the European Council during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Andrea Orlando Minister Lavoro during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean Castex Prime Minister of France during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean Castex Prime Minister of France during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean Castex Prime Minister of France during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean Castex Prime Minister of France during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mario Monti during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marta Cartabia Minister of Justice during the state funeral of European Parliament President David Sassoli at Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, on January 14, 2022 in Rome, Italy. Italian David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at 65 years-old. A former TV presenter, he had led the parliamentary assembly since 2019. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. The picket with Enrico Letta and the secretariat of the PD Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

the funeral home for David Sassoli authorities and high-ranking state officials followed one another to pay tribute to the president of the European Parliament. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

the funeral home for David Sassoli authorities and high-ranking state officials followed one another to pay tribute to the president of the European Parliament. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Sergio Mattarella Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Giuseppe Conte Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Giuseppe Conte Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Mario Monti Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Matteo Renzi Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Matteo Renzi Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Matteo Salvini Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Matteo Salvini Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. The picket with Enrico Letta and the secretariat of the PD Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

David Sassoli funeral chamber in the Capitol. Enrico Letta, Roberto Gualtieri Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

the funeral home for David Sassoli authorities and high-ranking state officials followed one another to pay tribute to the president of the European Parliament. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

the funeral home for David Sassoli authorities and high-ranking state officials followed one another to pay tribute to the president of the European Parliament. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

the funeral home for David Sassoli authorities and high-ranking state officials followed one another to pay tribute to the president of the European Parliament. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

the funeral home for David Sassoli authorities and high-ranking state officials followed one another to pay tribute to the president of the European Parliament. Rome, Italy on January 13, 2022. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

ROME, ITALY, JANIUARY 13: Italian former premier Giuseppe Conte (2L) greets Alessandra Vittorini (L), widow of EU Parliament president David Sassoli, their son Giulio (2R) and daughter Livia (R) at the Capitol Hill, on the eve of his funeral in Rome, Italy, on January 13, 2022. Sassoli died in Aviano, Italy, on January 11, at the age of 65. Riccardo De Luca / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

ROME, ITALY, JANIUARY 13: Italian Senate President Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati (L), flanked by Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri (R), pays her respect to the coffin of EU Parliament president David Sassoli at the Capitol Hill, on the eve of his funeral in Rome, Italy, on January 13, 2022. Sassoli died in Aviano, Italy, on January 11, at the age of 65. Riccardo De Luca / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

ROME, ITALY, JANIUARY 13: Italian former premier Enrico Letta (L), flanked by Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri (R), pays his respect to the coffin of EU Parliament president David Sassoli at the Capitol Hill, on the eve of his funeral in Rome, Italy, on January 13, 2022. Sassoli died in Aviano, Italy, on January 11, at the age of 65. Riccardo De Luca / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM