While the occasion on Wednesday was a primary for Italy, 13 years in the past Licia Ronzulli, now a senator within the centre-right Forza Italia get together, breastfed her daughter within the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Lawmaker Gilda Sportiello nurses her youngster within the Italian decrease Chamber in Rome, June 7, 2023. (AP)

A child took a seat within the Italian parliament for the primary time ever Wednesday, when lawmaker Gilda Sportiello breastfed her son Federico within the Chamber of Deputies, triggering a spherical of applause from fellow members.

The occasion can be extra commonplace in lots of international locations, however was underlined by the appearing lower-house speaker in historically male-dominated Italy.

Bipartisan applause broke out on Wednesday when Gilda Sportiello, a member of the decrease Chamber of Deputies, nursed her 2-month-old son throughout a legislative vote turning into the primary girl to take action within the Italian parliament. (AP)

“It’s the first time, with the backing of all parties. Best wishes to Federico for a long, free, and peaceful life,” stated Giorgio Mule as he chaired the parliamentary session. “Now we’ll speak quietly.”

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