abstract:A senator for life is a member of the senate or equivalent upper chamber of a legislature who has life tenure. , 6 Italian Senators out of 317, 4 out of the 47 Burundian Senators and all members of the British House of Lords (apart from the 26 Lords Spiritual appointed until retirement at the age of 70) have lifetime tenure.
Levi Montalcini, who also serves as a senator for life in Italy, celebratesher 100th birthday on Wednesday, and she spokeataceremonyheld in her honor by the EuropeanBrainResearch Institute.
As a "senator forlife, " Monti is guaranteed a seat in the senate and does not need to run for election himself, but he is hitting the hustings on behalf of his party.