In Italian history, which former Prime Minister and Christian Democratic leader was kidnapped and murdered by the Red Brigades (Brigate Rosse) in spring 1978?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Aldo Moro
- Step 1: Aldo Moro, who had been negotiating the 'compromesso storico' to bring the Communist Party into parliamentary support, was abducted on 16 March 1978 and executed after 55 days of captivity. Answer: Aldo Moro. Why not the others: Berlinguer was the PCI general secretary who proposed the historic compromise, and Andreotti served as Prime Minister.
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