take over his seat. In the 2017 Sicilian regional election he was elected to the Sicilian Regional Assembly. On 16 December 2017 he has been elected President of the Assembly. On 19 July 2018 he became an MEP to replace Salvo Pogliese, who resigned after being elected mayor of Catania. Despite the double mandate, he did not resign as an MEP, until the Court of Cassation declared him lapsed on 4 September 2018, due to incompatibility with his role as regional deputy. Innocenzo Leontini took his place in the European Parliament. References External links Gianfranco Miccichè's blog 1954 births Living people Deputies of Legislature XII of Italy Deputies of Legislature XIII of Italy Deputies of Legislature XIV of Italy Deputies of Legislature XV of Italy Deputies of Legislature XVI of Italy Forza Italia politicians The People of Freedom politicians Forza Italia (2013) MEPs Politicians from Palermo Presidents of the Sicilian Regional Assembly MEPs for Italy 2014–2019 Government ministers of Italy