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Mattei to Sue Italian Government Over Family Name Use

4/22/2026

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Pietro Mattei, a descendant of Eni's founder, plans to sue the government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over using his family name.
Mattei Plan for Africa is a billion-dollar program launched in 2024 to fund education and energy projects.
Mattei says policies contradict his family's views on immigration and energy costs.
Investigations show Kenyan biofuel farmers faced food production issues.
The government has not commented on the cease-desist letter.

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Pietro Mattei, a descendant of Eni's founder, plans to sue the government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over using his family name.
Mattei Plan for Africa is a billion-dollar program launched in 2024 to fund education and energy projects.
Mattei says policies contradict his family's views on immigration and energy costs.
Investigations show Kenyan biofuel farmers faced food production issues.
The government has not commented on the cease-desist letter.