Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on January 11, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Matteo Renzi! From your early days with the Daisy and People's parties to becoming Italy's youngest-ever Prime Minister in 2014—your political journey has been as vibrant as Italian espresso. You've navigated through party leaderships, European councils, and parliamentary debates faster than most of us can say "buongiorno!"

Whether shaking up politics or charming Europe during your presidency at the Council of the EU—you've always kept things lively (and occasionally controversial). Here's hoping this birthday brings you more success—and fewer coalition headaches!

Cheers to another year filled with passion for democracy...and perhaps a little less paperwork!