Giacomo Matteotti 2025 prize: the call for applications for the XXI edition is open

Publication date: 3/03/25

Last updated: 3/03/25

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We report the competition of the XXI edition of the Giacomo Matteotti Award, announced by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.

The Prize is awarded to works inspired by the ideals of brotherhood among peoples, freedom and social justice that characterized the life of Giacomo Matteotti and is divided into three sections:

  • Essays
  • Literary and theatrical works
  • Degree thesis

The award ceremony will take place in Rome on October 24, 2025. The award-winning works will be acquired in paper format and in computer support to the book heritage of the Chigiana Library at the Government headquarters.

Deadline and information

Applications must be sent until May 1, 2025. For more information, consult the online page on the website of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers or write to premiomattotti@governo.it.

Call of the prize (Official Journal no. 9 of 31 January 2025)