Deputy National Member

Mr. Francesco Testa was appointed Deputy National Member for Italy in June 2025 Mr. Francesco Testa began his career in 1997 as a Public Prosecutor in Catania, focusing on investigations and prosecutions involving mafia-type criminal organisations, organised crime, and drug and arms trafficking at both national and international levels. In 2013, he was appointed Legal Advisor to the Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organisations in Vienna, working with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He also served as a member of Italy’s Expert Team for the first cycle of the UN Review Mechanism for the Implementation of the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. In 2017, he returned to Italy as Chief Prosecutor of Chieti, where he oversaw investigations into corruption, public procurement-related crimes, and other offenses against public administration. His work involved the coordination of international cooperation efforts, including mutual legal assistance and extradition procedures. Before his appointment at Eurojust, he served in Rome as a European Delegated Prosecutor, focusing on crimes affecting the financial interests of the European Union. Throughout his career, he has held various high-level positions, including serving in the Cabinet of the Minister of Justice and as the Chair of the UN Conference of the Parties Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants. He is also a recognized expert and lecturer, having led numerous specialised trainings, workshops, and keynote sessions on topics such as criminal law and procedure, cybercrime, electronic evidence, organized crime, money laundering, and international cooperation. He has published widely on these subjects.

Assistants to the National Member

Mr. Aldo Ingangi was appointed Assistant to the National Member for Italy in June 2020. 

Mr. Gianluca Forlani was appointed Assistant to the National Member for Italy in February 2023.