Italian political figure Emma Bonino has died at the age of 78. A prominent advocate for women’s rights in Italië, Bonino played a key role in the legalization of abortion in the 1970s. Her party, Più Europa, announced her passing on social media, describing her as a sharp, courageous, and free figure in the political history of Italië and the free world. Throughout her career, she served as European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, Fisheries and Consumer Protection in the late 1990s, as Italy’s Minister of International Trade and European Affairs from 2006 to 2008, and as Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2014. Italian correspondents report an outpouring of tributes, with Premier Meloni recognizing Bonino’s resolute pursuit of her ideals, despite differing ideologies. Fellow politicians and figures across the political spectrum lauded her contributions to Italië and Europa, highlighting her commitment to social progress and a more civilized society.