Luigi Maria Vignali

Born in Rome, Luigi Maria Vignali has held, among others, the positions of coordinator for the Italian Representation to the European Union in Brussels, Consul General in Jeddah, Head of the Competitions Office and Head of Coordination of the General Secretariat. After dealing with the promotion of international sports events and carrying out the delicate task of Independent Evaluation Body of the Ministry, at the beginning of 2016 he was appointed Central Director for Migration Issues and Visas. Since May 31, 2017 he has been Director General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies.


On the 3rd December 2021 the elections of the Italian Committees Abroad, known as “Com.It.Es.” will take place. The Com.It.Es. are the representative bodies of the Italian communities abroad and were established by a bill passed by the Italian Parliament in 2003.  The Italian citizens resident abroad directly elect them in each consular district, c...