Vaudois UDC elected official Nicola Di Giulio died suddenly at the age of 56 on the night of Friday to Saturday, his party announced in a press release. A former police investigator, he has been a member of the Grand Conseil since 2022. He also chaired the Lausanne Municipal Council in 2021.
In its press release, the leadership of its party said it was “deeply saddened” by the disappearance of Nicola Di Giulio, who was a member of the Central Committee of the UDC Vaud. “Our thoughts turn to his wife, his children, his relatives and his friends,” adds the party, which expresses its “deepest condolences” to them, indicating that it will refrain from any additional comments.
A journey “in the service of others”
Sunday afternoon, the Vaudois authorities in turn expressed the “deep sadness” caused by the death of Nicola Di Giulio, announcing that a minute of silence would be observed during the next meeting of the Grand Council in tribute to him. “We lose a deputy and colleague whose life journey, political and professional, in the service of others, has permeated and enriched us,” declared Jean-François Thuillard, the current president of the Grand Council and colleague, in the chancellery press release. party of the deceased.
The MP was recognized for taking positions on various issues, showing a desire to go beyond partisan logic. “During his two years in the Vaud Parliament, Mr. Di Giulio worked tirelessly for the many causes that were particularly close to his heart,” underline the cantonal authorities, citing in particular “the issue of security , but also in the fight against violence in amateur football and the fight against drug consumption.
