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Executive branch Italy, in 35 editions.
The entry for Italy published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 32 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024president, prime minister,
president, prime minister,
president, prime minister (president of the Council of Ministers)
president, prime minister, minister (president of the Council of Ministers)
Published as “Executive branch”
president, prime minister (president of the Council of Ministers)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Guiliano AMATO (since 28 June 1992); Deputy Prime Minister
Published as “Elections”
- Senate:
- last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997);
- results - DC 33.9%, PCI 28.3%, PSI 10.7%, other 27.1%;
- seats - (326 total, 315 elected) DC 107, PDS 64, PSI 49, Leagues 25, other 70
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held April 1997);
- results - DC 29.7%, PDS 26.6%, PSI 13.6%, Leagues 8.7%, Communist Renewal 5.6%, MSI 5.4%, PRI 4.4%, PLI 2.8%, PSDI 2.7%, other 11%
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister (president of the Council of Ministers)
Chief of State:
President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Guiliano AMATO (since 28 June 1992); Deputy Prime Minister
Senate:
last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997); results - DC
33.9%, PCI 28.3%, PSI 10.7%, other 27.1%; seats - (326 total, 315 elected)
DC 107, PDS 64, PSI 49, Leagues 25, other 70
Chamber of Deputies:
last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held April 1997); results - DC 29.7%,
PDS 26.6%, PSI 13.6%, Leagues 8.7%, Communist Renewal 5.6%, MSI 5.4%, PRI
4.4%, PLI 2.8%, PSDI 2.7%, other 11%
Published as “Elections”
- Senate:
- last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997);
- results - DC 27.3%, PDS 17.0%, PSI 13.6%, Northern Leagues 8.2%, other 33.9%;
- seats - (326 total; 315 elected, 11 appointed senators-for-life) DC 107, PDS 64, PSI 49, Leagues 25, other 70
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997);
- results - DC 29.7%, PDS 16.1%, PSI 13.6%, Northern Leagues 8.7%, RC 5.6%, MSI 5.4%, PRI 4.4%, PLI 2.8%, PSDI 2.7%, other 11%;
- seats - (630 total) DC 206, PDS 107, PSI 92, Northern Leagues 55, RC 35, MSI 34, PRI 27, PLI 17, PSDI 16, other 41
Published as “Executive branch”
president, prime minister (president of the Council of Ministers)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (29 April 1993)
president, prime minister (president of the Council of Ministers)Senate:
Chief of State:
President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Guiliano AMATO (since 28 June 1992); Deputy Prime Minister
last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997); results - DC33.9%, PCI 28.3%, 27.3%, PDS 17.0%, PSI 10.7%, 13.6%, Northern Leagues 8.2%, other 27.1%; 33.9%; seats -
(326 total, total; 315 elected)elected, 11 appointed senators-for-life) DC 107, PDS 64, PSI
49, Leagues 25, other 70
Chamber of Deputies:
last held 5-6 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997); results - DC 29.7%,
29.7%, PDS 26.6%, 16.1%, PSI 13.6%, Northern Leagues 8.7%, Communist Renewal RC 5.6%, MSI 5.4%, PRI
4.4%, PLI 2.8%, PSDI 2.7%, other 11% 11%; seats - (630 total) DC 206, PDS 107,
PSI 92, Northern Leagues 55, RC 35, MSI 34, PRI 27, PLI 17, PSDI 16, other
41
president, prime minister (president of the Council of Ministers)
Chief of State:
President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (29 April 1993)
The entry for Italy did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the President of the Council of Ministers) Lamberto DINI (since 1 February 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; nominated by the President of the Council (i.e., Prime Minister) and approved by the President of the Republic
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the
President of the Council of Ministers) Lamberto DINI (since 1 February
1995)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; nominated by the President of the
Council (i.e., Prime Minister) and approved by the President of the
Republic
- chief of state:
- President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992) was elected for a seven-year term by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the President of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 18 May 1996) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was nominated by the President of the Council (i.e., Prime Minister) and approved by the President of the Republic
chief of state: President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
was elected for a seven-year term by an electoral college consisting
of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the
President of the Council of Ministers) Lamberto DINI Romano PRODI (since 1 February 18 May1995) 1996) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was nominated by the President of the
Council (i.e., Prime Minister) and approved by the President of the
Republic
- chief of state:
- President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 18 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term;
- election last held 25 May 1992 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Oscar Luigi SCALFARO elected president; percent of electoral college vote - NA
chief of state: President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)was elected for a seven-year term by an electoral college consistinghead of
of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representativesgovernment: government : Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as thePresident president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 18 May
1996) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers was nominated by the President of the prime minister and
Council (i.e., Prime Minister)
approved by the President president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of
both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a
seven-year term; election last held 25 May 1992 (next to be held NA
1999); prime minister appointed by the presidentRepublic election results: Oscar Luigi SCALFARO elected president; percent of
electoral college vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 18 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term;
- election last held 25 May 1992 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Oscar Luigi SCALFARO elected president; percent of electoral college vote-NA
chief of state: President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
head of government : government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the
president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 18 May
1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and
approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of
both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a
seven-year term; election last held 25 May 1992 (next to be held NA
1999); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Oscar Luigi SCALFARO elected president; percent of
electoral college vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Massimo D'ALEMA (since 27 October 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term;
- election last held 25 May 1992 (next to be held NA June 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Oscar Luigi SCALFARO elected president; percent of electoral college vote--NA
chief of state: President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO (since 28 May 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the
president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI Massimo D'ALEMA (since 18 May 271996) October 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and
approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of
both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a
seven-year term; election last held 25 May 1992 (next to be held NA
June 1999); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed
by parliament
election results: Oscar Luigi SCALFARO elected president; percent of
electoral college vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Massimo D'ALEMA (since 21 October 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term;
- election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70%
chief of state: President Oscar Luigi SCALFARO Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 28 13 May 1992) 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the2721 October 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of25 13 May 1992 1999 (next to be held NA
June 1999);
election results: Oscar Luigi SCALFARO Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent ofvote--NA vote - 70%
- chief of state:
- President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999) head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term; election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2006); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament election results: Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70% note: a 12-party government coalition; note - BERLUSCONI's coalition includes Forza Italian, National Alliance, Christian Democratic Center, Christian Northern League
chief of state: President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999)Massimo D'ALEMA Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 21 October 1998)10 June 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999)
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term;
- election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by Parliament
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- election results:
- Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70%
note: a five-party government coalition includes Forza Italia, National Alliance, Northern League, Democratic Christian Center, United Christian Democrats
chief of state: President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999) head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term; election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2006); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament Parliament
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
election results: Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70%
note: a 12-party five-party government coalition; note - BERLUSCONI's coalition includes Forza Italian, Italia, National Alliance, Christian Northern League, Democratic Christian Center, United Christian Northern League Democrats
- chief of state:
- President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term;
- election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by Parliament
- election results:
- Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70%
note: a four-party government coalition includes Forza Italia, National Alliance, Northern League, and Union of Christian Democrats and Democrats of the Center
chief of state: President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term; election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2006); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by Parliamenthead of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001)election results: Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70%
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
note: a five-party four-party government coalition includes Forza Italia, National Alliance, Northern League, Democratic Christian Center, United and Union of Christian Democrats and Democrats of the Center
- chief of state:
- President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term;
- election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held May 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70%
note: a four-party government coalition includes Forza Italia, National Alliance, Northern League, and Union of Christian Democrats and Center Democrats
chief of state: President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since 13 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 10 June 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term; election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2006); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by Parliament parliament
election results: Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI elected president; percent of electoral college vote - 70%
note: a four-party government coalition includes Forza Italia, National Alliance, Northern League, and Union of Christian Democrats and Democrats of the Center Democrats
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 17 May 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 10 May 2006 (next to be held May 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
chief of state: President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 13 15 May 1999) 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Silvio BERLUSCONI Romano PRODI (since 10 June 2001) 17 May 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term; term (no term limits); election last held 13 10 May 1999 2006 (next to be held May 2006); 2013); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
election results: Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president; percent president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 70% 543
note: a four-party government coalition includes Forza Italia, National Alliance, Northern League, and Union of Christian Democrats and Center Democrats
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 17 May 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
chief of state: President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 17 May 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
election results: Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) (since 8 May 2008) note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
chief of state: President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) Romano PRODI (since 17 8 May 2006) 2008) note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
election results: Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 8 May 2008) note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
chief of state:
President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI (referred to in Italy as the president of the Council of Ministers) (since 8 May 2008) note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections:
president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
election results:
Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 8 May 2008) note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the president
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- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
chief of state:
President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI (since 8 May 2008) note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated proposed by the prime minister and approved nominated by the president
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elections:
president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
election results:
Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Mario MONTI (since 16 November 2011); note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the president
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- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
chief of state:
President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government:
Interim Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI Mario MONTI (since 8 May 2008) 16 November 2011); note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president of the Council of Ministers
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
election results:
Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mario MONTI (since 16 November 2011);
- note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the President of the Council of Ministers;
- Mario MONTI resigned on 21 December 2012
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the Prime Minister and nominated by the President of the Republic
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
chief of state:
President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government:Interim Prime Minister Mario MONTI (since 16 November 2011); note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the president President of the Council of Ministers Ministers; Mario MONTI resigned on 21 December 2012
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister Prime Minister and nominated by the president President of the Republic
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2013); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament
election results:
Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Enrico LETTA (since 17 April 2013); note - the prime minister is referred to as the President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the President of the Republic
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament;
- note - elections were held in February, but resulted in a political stalemate to be determined by formal talks beginning in March;
- by mid-April 2013 no governing coaliton has been formed;
- on 18 April 2013 indirect elections for president were begun;
- on the sixth round Giorgio NAPOLITANO was elected president with 739 votes
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the sixth round of voting; electoral college vote - 739
chief of state:
President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mario MONTI Enrico LETTA (since 16 November 2011); 17 April 2013); note - in Italy the prime minister is referred to as the President of the Council of Ministers; Mario MONTI resigned on 21 December 2012 Ministers
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the Prime Minister prime minister and nominated by the President of the Republic
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elections:
president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 May 2006 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in May 2013); 2020); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament parliament; note - elections were held in February, but resulted in a political stalemate to be determined by formal talks beginning in March; by mid-April 2013 no governing coaliton has been formed; on 18 April 2013 indirect elections for president were begun; on the sixth round Giorgio NAPOLITANO was elected president with 739 votes
election results:
Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the fourth sixth round of voting; electoral college vote - 543 739
- chief of state:
- President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Matteo RENZI (since 22 February 2014); note - the prime minister is referred to as the President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the President of the Republic
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- elections:
- president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 18-20 April 2013 (next scheduled for 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament;
- national parliamentary elections were last held on 24-25 February 2013
- election results:
- Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the sixth round of voting;
- electoral college vote - 738 out of a possible 1,007 (504 votes required);
- Enrico LETTA sworn in as prime minister on 28 April 2013 following formal talks between the center-left Democratic Party (PD), the center-right People of Freedom party (PdL), the centrist Civic Choice, and President NAPOLITANO that also led to the creation of a broad coalition government;
- the talks coming after the February 2013 legislative election produced a stalemate that impeded government formation;
- the PdL split into the Forza Italia and the New Center Right (NCD) in November 2013 and only the NCD remained in the governing coalition
chief of state:
President Giorgio NAPOLITANO (since 15 May 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Enrico LETTA Matteo RENZI (since 17 April 2013); 22 February 2014); note - the prime minister is referred to as the President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the President of the Republic
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elections:
president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24-25 February 18-20 April 2013 (next to be held in scheduled for 2020); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament; note - national parliamentary elections were last held in February, but resulted in a political stalemate to be determined by formal talks beginning in March; by mid-April 2013 no governing coaliton has been formed; on 18 April 24-25 February 2013 indirect elections for president were begun; on the sixth round Giorgio NAPOLITANO was elected president with 739 votes
election results:
Giorgio NAPOLITANO elected president on the sixth round of voting; electoral college vote - 739 738 out of a possible 1,007 (504 votes required); Enrico LETTA sworn in as prime minister on 28 April 2013 following formal talks between the center-left Democratic Party (PD), the center-right People of Freedom party (PdL), the centrist Civic Choice, and President NAPOLITANO that also led to the creation of a broad coalition government; the talks coming after the February 2013 legislative election produced a stalemate that impeded government formation; the PdL split into the Forza Italia and the New Center Right (NCD) in November 2013 and only the NCD remained in the governing coalition
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (3 February 2015); Giorgio NAPOLITANO resigned 14 January 2015
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Matteo RENZI (since 22 February 2014); note - the prime minister title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 31 January 2015 (next scheduled for 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Sergio MATTARELLA elected president;
- electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold);
- Matteo RENZI sworn in as prime minister on 22 February 2014
chief of state:(since 15 May 2006) resigned 14 January 2015
head of government:referred to as the President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet:President of the Republic president
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elections:
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 18-20 April 2013 31 January 2015 (next scheduled for 2020); prime minister appointed by the president and president, confirmed by parliament; national parliamentary elections were last held on 24-25 February 2013 parliament
election results:
Giorgio NAPOLITANOpresident on the sixth round of voting; president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 738 665 out of a possible 1,007 (504 votes required); Enrico LETTA 1,009 (505-vote threshold); Matteo RENZI sworn in as prime minister on 28 April 2013 following formal talks between the center-left Democratic Party (PD), the center-right People of Freedom party (PdL), the centrist Civic Choice, and President NAPOLITANO that also led to the creation of a broad coalition government; the talks coming after the 22 February 2013 legislative election produced a stalemate that impeded government formation; the PdL split into the Forza Italia and the New Center Right (NCD) in November 2013 and only the NCD remained in the governing coalition 2014
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015); Giorgio NAPOLITANO resigned 14 January 2015
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Matteo RENZI (since 22 February 2014); note - the prime minister title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 31 January 2015 (next scheduled for 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president;
- electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold);
- Matteo RENZI (PD) sworn in as prime minister on 22 February 2014
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (3 (since 3 February 2015); Giorgio NAPOLITANO resigned 14 January 2015
head of government: Prime Minister Matteo RENZI (since 22 February 2014); note - the prime minister title is President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and nominated by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 31 January 2015 (next scheduled for 2020); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold); Matteo RENZI (PD) sworn in as prime minister on 22 February 2014
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paolo GENTILONI (since 12 December 2016);
- note - Prime Minister Matteo RENZI (since 22 February 2014) resigned 12 December 2016;
- the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 31 January 2015 (next to be held in 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Sergio MATTARELLA (PD) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold)
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015); Giorgio NAPOLITANO resigned 14 January 2015 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Paolo GENTILONI (since 12 December 2016); note - Prime Minister Matteo RENZI (since 22 February 2014); note - 2014) resigned 12 December 2016; the prime minister minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 31 January 2015 (next scheduled for 2020); to be held in 2022); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) (PD) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold); Matteo RENZI (PD) sworn in as prime minister on 22 February 2014 threshold)
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giuseppe CONTE (since 1 June 2018); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 31 January 2015 (next to be held in 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Sergio MATTARELLA (PD) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold)
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Paolo GENTILONI (since 12 December 2016); note - Prime Minister Matteo RENZI Giuseppe CONTE (since 22 February 2014) resigned 12 December 2016; 1 June 2018); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 31 January 2015 (next to be held in 2022); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results: Sergio MATTARELLA (PD) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold)
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giuseppe CONTE (since 1 June 2018);
- the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers;
- note - CONTE resigned on 20 August 2019 but returned as prime minister after PD and M5S agreed to form a new coalition government on 28 August 2019
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier;
- nominated by the president;
- the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice-presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo Salvini (L) and Luigi Di Maio (M5S) (since 1 June 2018)
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 31 January 2015 (next to be held in 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold)
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Giuseppe CONTE (since 1 June 2018); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers Ministers; note - CONTE resigned on 20 August 2019 but returned as prime minister after PD and M5S agreed to form a new coalition government on 28 August 2019
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president president; the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice-presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo Salvini (L) and Luigi Di Maio (M5S) (since 1 June 2018)
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 31 January 2015 (next to be held in 2022); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results: Sergio MATTARELLA (PD) (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold)
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mario DRAGHI (since 13 February 2021);
- the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers;
- note - Prime Minister Giuseppe CONTE resigned on 26 January 2021
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier;
- nominated by the president;
- the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice-presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo Salvini (L) and Luigi Di Maio (M5S) (since 1 June 2018)
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 31 January 2015 (next to be held in 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
- Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold)
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Giuseppe CONTE Mario DRAGHI (since 1 June 2018); 13 February 2021); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers; note - Prime Minister Giuseppe CONTE resigned on 20 August 2019 but returned as prime minister after PD and M5S agreed to form a new coalition government on 28 August 2019 26 January 2021
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president; the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice-presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo Salvini (L) and Luigi Di Maio (M5S) (since 1 June 2018)
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 31 January 2015 (next to be held in 2022); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote threshold)
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giorgia MELONI (since 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier;
- nominated by the president;
- the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo SALVINI (L) and Luigi Di MAIO (M5S) (since 1 June 2018)
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds) (next to be held in 2029);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 995 (505 vote threshold)
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Mario DRAGHI Giorgia MELONI (since 13 February 2021); 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers; note - Prime Minister Giuseppe CONTE resigned on 26 January 2021 Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president; the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice-presidents vice presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo Salvini SALVINI (L) and Luigi Di Maio MAIO (M5S) (since 1 June 2018)
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 31 24-29 January 2015 2022 (eight rounds) (next to be held in 2022); 2029); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results: 2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 1,009 (505-vote 995 (505 vote threshold)
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giorgia MELONI (since 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier;
- nominated by the president;
- the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo SALVINI (L) and Antonio TAIANI (FI) (since 22 October 2022)
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds) (next to be held in 2029);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 995 (505 vote threshold)
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Giorgia MELONI (since 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president; the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo SALVINI (L) and Luigi Di MAIO (M5S) Antonio TAIANI (FI) (since 1 June 2018) 22 October 2022)
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds) (next to be held in 2029); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results:
2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 995 (505 vote threshold)
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giorgia MELONI (since 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds) (next to be held in 2029);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- election results:
2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 995 (505 vote threshold)
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Giorgia MELONI (since 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; nominated by the president; the current deputy prime ministers, known officially as vice presidents of the Council of Ministers, are Matteo SALVINI (L) and Antonio TAIANI (FI) (since 22 October 2022) president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds) (next to be held in 2029); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
election results:
2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 995 (505 vote threshold)
- chief of state:
- President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giorgia MELONI (since 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, who is known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the premier; nominated by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
- most recent election date:
- 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds)
- election results:
2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 995 (505 vote threshold)
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
chief of state: President Sergio MATTARELLA (since 3 February 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Giorgia MELONI (since 22 October 2022); the prime minister's official title is President of the Council of Ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, who is known officially as the President of the Council of Ministers and locally as the Premier; premier; nominated by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of Parliament and 58 regional representatives for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds) (next to be held in 2029); prime minister appointed by the president, confirmed by parliament
most recent election date: 24-29 January 2022 (eight rounds)
election results:
2022: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) reelected president; electoral college vote count in eighth round - 759 out of 1,009 (505 vote threshold)
2015: Sergio MATTARELLA (independent) elected president; electoral college vote count in fourth round - 665 out of 995 (505 vote threshold)
expected date of next election: 2029
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