Eike Schmidt became internationally known as museum director of the Uffizi. Now he is trying to make history as a politician in Italy – in Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing camp. An encounter.
Now it’s official: Eike Schmidt wants to become mayor of Florence. The 54-year-old had been cautious for a long time and did not deny speculation, but also did not confirm it. Now he is going on the offensive and will officially announce his candidacy on Saturday. A native German competing for the top job in one of the most famous Italian cities in the world – that is also top news internationally.