A Young Face Among Old European Leaders

“In he bounded, the right side of 40, all grins and references to selfies and ancient philosophers, brash and self-confident. Yes, it was Italian PM Matteo Renzi’s first appearance in the European Parliament. Speaking without notes, he told his audience that Europe is moving at half the speed of the rest of the world, that its single-minded focus on financial spreadsheets has eviscerated its soul and that its face was tired and resigned” (EU Observer, July 2, 2014). 

As many of Europe’s leaders fade and lose respect in the eyes of people, political observers have their eye on the youthful and vibrant “go-getter”—Italy’s new Roman Catholic Prime Minister and the current President of the Council of the European Union (ibid., Reuters, July 7, 2014). Some have observed that  Sr. Renzi, “reminds us what is missing from Europe and its leaders—verve, skill and self-confidence” (EU Observer, July 2, 2014). 

Bible prophecy reveals that the final leader of the end-time European Beast power will be an influential person who is both self-confident and arrogant (Daniel 11:36-39). This charismatic leader will lead ten nations who give their “power and authority” over to him (Revelation 17:12-13). Whether or not Sr. Renzi will be this prophesied person remains to be seen. However, many Europeans are crying out for a strong, confident, charismatic, and “more youthful” leader that younger generations can relate to.

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