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‘Beacon of the world’: ex-Uffizi chief vows to save Florence if elected mayor

Backed by Giorgia Meloni’s party, Eike Schmidt says cracking down on burger stands, crime and overtourism will help restore status

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Former Uffizi director under fire for joining race to be Florence mayor

If elected, Eike Schmidt would form a coalition with Brothers of Italy in what could be a major blow for the left

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

Uffizi director calls for harsh sanctions against vandals who defaced Vasari Corridor columns

The director of Florence’s Uffizi Galleries is calling for stiff penalties against vandals who spray-painted graffiti on exterior columns of the Varsari corridor

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023