Lucrezia Ciotti Emma Bonino was rushed to Rome after falling ill at her home. The 78-year-old leader of +Europa was rushed to Santo Spirito Hospital, where she is reportedly in critical condition. The incident rekindles the spotlight on the health of the former senator, who was hospitalized at the end of 2025.
Emma Bonino's previous hospitalizations and her battle with cancer
The most recent episode dates back to November 30, 2025 , when Bonino was admitted to Santo Spirito Hospital with a critical condition and spent the first night in intensive care. The following day, she was transferred to the Stroke Unit at San Filippo Neri Hospital , a department specializing in the condition for which she was being treated.
Doctors had ruled out a recurrence of the tumor diagnosed in 2015, instead indicating a metabolic issue. On December 5th, he left sub-intensive care to continue his recovery in another ward, and was discharged on December 8th . +Europa announced his return home, explaining that his condition was stable.
Another hospitalization for respiratory problems occurred in October 2024. In 2015, Bonino had publicly announced her diagnosis of lung cancer and, in 2023, announced the completion of oncology treatment. During her illness, she had always reiterated her desire to continue her political commitment: " You can't resign from a political passion ."
Emma Bonino was rushed to Rome hospital in critical condition.
As reported by Repubblica, Emma Bonino was rescued this afternoon , Monday, September 7, at her home in central Rome and transported by ambulance to Santo Spirito Hospital . She arrived at the emergency room around 6:00 PM with a red code , the highest level of emergency.
According to health sources, the +Europa leader is in critical condition . No further details on the diagnosis or cause of her illness have been released at this time.