Giuliano Urbani (born 9 June 1937) is an Italian academic and politician.

[3] He is the cofounder and a leading member of the Forza Italia led by Silvio Berlusconi.

[4] From 11 May 1994 to 17 January 1995 he served as state minister for public administration and regional affairs in the first cabinet of Berlusconi.

[6] Urbani was in office until 23 April 2005 when he was replaced by Rocco Buttiglione in the post.

[citation needed] In addition, he served at the Italian Parliament for three successive terms from 1996 to 2005.