Legislative branch Italy, in 36 editions.

bicameral Parliament (Parlamento) consists of an upper chamber or Senate (Senato) of the Republic (Senato della Repubblica) and a lower chamber or Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati)

bicameral Parliament (Parlamento) consists of an upper chamber or Senate of
the Republic (Senato della Repubblica) and a lower chamber or Chamber of
Deputies (Camera dei Deputati)

bicameral Parliament (Parlamento)
elections last held 27-28 March 1994
(next expected to must be held by
spring 2001); 1999, but may be held by end of 1995);
results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (326
total; total, 315
elected, 11 appointed senators-for-life) PDS 61, Northern
League 60,
National Alliance 48, Forza Italia 36, Italian Popular Party 31,
Communist Refounding Refoundation 18, Greens and The Network 13, Socialist Party Italian
Socialists 13, Christian Democratic Center 12, Democratic Alliance 8, Christian
Christian Socialists 5, Pact for Italy 4, Radical Party (Pannella
List) 1, others 5
elections last held 27-28
March 1994 (next expected to must be held by
spring 2001); 1999, but may be held by end
of 1995); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (630
total)
Northern League 117, PDS 114, Forza Italia 113, National
Alliance 109,
Communist Refounding Refoundation 39, Christian Democratic Center 33, Italian
Popular Party 33, Greens and The Network 20, Democratic Alliance 18,
Socialist Party Italian Socialists 16, Pact for Italy 13, Christian Socialists 5

bicameral Parliament (Parlamento) or Parlamento consists of the
elections Senate or Senato della Repubblica (326 seats, 315 popularly elected of
which 232 are directly elected and 83 by regional proportional
representation, 11 appointed senators-for-life; members serve
five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati
(630 seats; 475 are directly elected, 155 by regional proportional
representation; members serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 22 21 April 1996 (next to be held by NA
April 2001); Chamber of Deputies - last held 21 April 1996 (next to be
held by NA); results NA April 2001)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
seats - (326 total, 315 elected, 11 appointed senators-for-life) by
party - Olive Tree 157, Freedom Alliance 116, Northern League 27, Refounded
Refounded Communists 10, regional lists 3, Social Movement-Tricolor
Flames 1,
Panella Reformers 1
elections last held 22
April 1996 (next to be held NA); results 1; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote
by party
- NA; seats by party - (630 total) Olive Tree 284, Freedom Alliance 246,
Northern League 59, Refounded Communists 35, Southern Tyrol List 3,
Autonomous List 2, other 1

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (326 seats, 315 popularly elected of
which 232 are directly elected and 83 by regional proportional
representation, 11 appointed senators-for-life; members serve
five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati
(630 seats; 475 are directly elected, 155 by regional proportional
representation; members serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - last Senate-last held 21 April 1996 (next to be held by NA
April
2001); Chamber of Deputies - last Deputies-last held 21 April 1996 (next to be
held by
NA April 2001)
election results: Senate - percent Senate-percent of vote by party - NA; party-NA; seats by
party - Olive party-Olive Tree 157, Freedom Alliance 116, Northern League 27,
Refounded Communists 10, regional lists 3, Social Movement-Tricolor
Flames 1, Panella Reformers 1; Chamber of Deputies - percent Deputies-percent of vote
by party - NA;
party-NA; seats by party - Olive party-Olive Tree 284, Freedom Alliance 246,
Northern League 59, Refounded Communists 35, Southern Tyrol List 3,
Autonomous List 2, other 1

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists
of the
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (326 seats, 315 popularly seats--315 elected of by
popular vote of which 232 are directly elected and 83 are elected by
regional proportional
representation, 11 are appointed
senators-for-life; members serve
five-year terms) and the Chamber of
Deputies or Camera dei Deputati
(630 seats; 475 are directly
elected, 155 by regional proportional
representation; members serve
five-year terms)
elections: Senate-last Senate--last held 21 April 1996 (next to be held by NA April
April 2001); Chamber of Deputies-last Deputies--last held 21 April 1996 (next to be
held by
NA April 2001)
election results: Senate-percent Senate--percent of vote by party-NA; party--NA; seats by
party-Olive party--Olive Tree 157, Freedom Alliance 116, Northern League 27,
Refounded Communists 10, regional lists 3, Social Movement-Tricolor
Flames 1, Panella Reformers 1; Chamber of Deputies-percent Deputies--percent of vote by
party-NA; by party--NA; seats by party-Olive party--Olive Tree 284, Freedom Alliance 246,
Northern League 59, Refounded Communists 35, Southern Tyrol List 3,
Autonomous List 2, other 1

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists
of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (326 seats--315 (315 seats elected by
popular vote of which 232 are directly elected and 83 are elected by
regional proportional representation, 11 representation plus, in addition, there are appointed
senators-for-life; a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents of the republic; members serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of
Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 475 are directly
elected, 155 by regional proportional representation; members serve
five-year terms)
elections: Senate--last Senate - last held 21 April 1996 (next to be held by scheduled for NA
April 2001); Chamber of Deputies--last Deputies - last held 21 April 1996 (next to be
held by scheduled for NA April 2001)
election results: Senate--percent Senate - percent of vote by party--NA; party - NA; seats by
party--Olive party - Olive Tree 157, Freedom Alliance 116, Northern League League-Padania 27,
Refounded Communists Communist Renewal 10, regional lists 3, Social Movement-Tricolor
Movement-Tricolored Flames 1, Panella Reformers 1; Chamber of Deputies--percent Deputies - percent of vote
by party--NA; party - NA; seats by party--Olive party - Olive Tree 284, Freedom Alliance 246,
Northern League 59, Refounded Communists Communist Renewal 35, Southern Tyrol List People's Party 3,
Autonomous List 2, other 1

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats elected by popular vote of which 232 are directly elected and 83 are elected by regional proportional representation plus, in addition, there are a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents of the republic; members serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 475 are directly elected, 155 by regional proportional representation; members serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 21 April 1996 13 May 2001 (next scheduled for to be held NA April 2001); 2006); Chamber of Deputies - last held 21 April 1996 13 May 2001 (next scheduled for to be held NA April 2001)
2006) election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; NA%; seats by party - House of Liberties 177 (Forza Italia 82, National Alliance 46, CCD-CDU 29, Northern League 17, others 3), Olive Tree 157, Freedom 128 (Democrats of the Left 62, Daisy Alliance 116, Northern League-Padania 27, 42, Sunflower Alliance 16, Italian Communist Renewal 10, regional lists Party 3, Social Movement-Tricolored Flames 1, Panella Reformers 1; independents 5), non-affiliated with either coalition 10, senators for life 9; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; NA%; seats by party - Olive Tree 284, Freedom House of Liberties 367 (Forza Italia 189, National Alliance 246, 96, CCD-CDU 40, Northern League 59, 30, others 12), Olive Tree 248 (Democrats of the Left 138, Daisy Alliance 76, Sunflower Alliance 18, Italian Communist Renewal 35, Southern Tyrol People's Party 3, Autonomous List 2, other 1 9, independents 7), non-affiliated with either coalition 15

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats elected by popular vote of which 232 are directly elected and 83 are elected by regional proportional representation plus, representation; in addition, there are a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents of the republic; members serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 475 are directly elected, 155 by regional proportional representation; members serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 13 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); Chamber of Deputies - last held 13 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - House of Liberties 177 (Forza Italia 82, National Alliance 46, CCD-CDU 29, Northern League 17, others 3), Olive Tree 128 (Democrats of the Left 62, Daisy Alliance 42, Sunflower Alliance 16, Italian Communist Party 3, independents 5), non-affiliated with either coalition 10, senators for life 9; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - House of Liberties 367 (Forza Italia 189, National Alliance 96, CCD-CDU 40, Northern League 30, others 12), Olive Tree 248 (Democrats of the Left 138, Daisy Alliance 76, Sunflower Alliance 18, Italian Communist Party 9, independents 7), non-affiliated with either coalition 15

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats elected by popular vote of which 232 are directly elected and 83 are elected by regional proportional representation; in addition, there are a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents of the republic; members serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 475 are directly elected, 155 by regional proportional representation; members serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 13 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); Chamber of Deputies - last held 13 May 2001 (next to be held NA May 2006)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - House of Liberties 177 172 (Forza Italia 82, 77, National Alliance 46, CCD-CDU 29, Northern League 17, others 3), 47, UDC 31, Lega Padana 17), Olive Tree 128 108 (Democrats of the Left 62, 63, Daisy Alliance 42, Sunflower Alliance 16, Italian Communist Party 3, independents 5), non-affiliated with either coalition 35, Greens 10), Per le Autonomie 10, senators for life 9; other 25; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - House of Liberties 367 337 (Forza Italia 189, 176, National Alliance 96, CCD-CDU 40, 97, UDC 36, Northern League 30, others 12), 28), Olive Tree 248 214 (Democrats of the Left 138, 135, Daisy Alliance 76, Sunflower Alliance 18, Italian Communist Party 9, independents 7), non-affiliated with either coalition 15 79), Rifondazione Communista 11, other 68

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats elected by popular vote of which 232 are directly elected and 83 are elected by regional proportional representation; in addition, there are a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents of the republic; members serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 475 are directly elected, 155 by regional proportional representation; members serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 13 May 2001 (next to be held 2006); Chamber of Deputies - last held 13 May 2001 (next to be held May 2006)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - House of Liberties 172 (Forza Italia 77, National Alliance 47, UDC 31, Lega Padana 17), Olive Tree 108 (Democrats of the Left 63, Daisy Alliance 35, Greens 10), Per le Autonomie 10, other 25; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - House of Liberties 337 (Forza Italia 176, National Alliance 97, UDC 36, Northern League 28), Olive Tree 214 (Democrats of the Left 135, Daisy Alliance 79), Rifondazione Communista (Italian Communist Party) 11, other 68

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats elected by popular vote of which 232 are directly elected and 83 are seats; elected by regional proportional representation; vote with the winning coalition in addition, there are a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents each region receiving 55% of the republic; seats from that region; members serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 475 are directly elected, 155 elected by regional proportional representation; popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; members serve five-year terms) terms); note - electoral vote reform passed in December 2005
elections: Senate - last held 13 May 2001 10 April 2006 (next to be held 2006); in 2011); Chamber of Deputies - last held 13 May 2001 10 April 2006 (next to be held May 2006) 2011)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; NA; seats by party - The Union 158 (DS 62, DL 39, RC 27, Together with the Union 11, other 19), House of Liberties 172 (Forza Italia 77, National Alliance 47, Freedoms 154 (FI 79, AN 41, UDC 31, Lega Padana 17), Olive Tree 108 (Democrats of the Left 63, Daisy Alliance 35, Greens 10), Per le Autonomie 10, 21, LEGA 13), other 25; 3; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA%; NA; seats by party - The Union 348 (DS 220, RC 41, Rose in the Fist 18, Italy of Values 17, PdCI 16, Greens Federation 15, UDEUR 10, other 11), House of Liberties 337 (Forza Italia 176, National Alliance 97, UDC 36, Northern League 28), Olive Tree 214 (Democrats Freedoms 276 (FI 140, AN 71, Union of the Left 135, Daisy Alliance 79), Rifondazione Communista (Italian Communist Party) 11, Christian and Center Democrats 39, LEGA 26), other 68 6

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats; members elected by proportional vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; members to serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; members elected by popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; members to serve five-year terms); note - electoral vote reform passed in December 2005 terms)
elections: Senate - last held 10 April 2006 (next to be held in 2011); Chamber of Deputies - last held 10 April 2006 (next to be held in May 2011)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - The Union 158 (DS 62, DL 39, RC 27, Together with the Union 11, other 19), House of Freedoms 154 (FI 79, AN 41, UDC 21, LEGA 13), other 3; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - The Union 348 (DS 220, RC 41, Rose in the Fist 18, Italy of Values 17, PdCI 16, Greens Federation 15, UDEUR 10, other 11), House of Freedoms 276 (FI 140, AN 71, Union of Christian and Center Democrats 39, LEGA 26), other 6

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats; members elected by proportional vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; to serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; members elected by popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; to serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 10 13-14 April 2006 2008 (next to be held in 2011); April 2010); Chamber of Deputies - last held 10 13-14 April 2006 2008 (next to be held in May 2011) April 2010)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - The Union 158 (DS 62, DL 39, RC 27, Together with the Union 11, other 19), House of Freedoms 154 (FI 79, AN 41, UDC 21, LEGA 13), S. BERLUSCONI coalition 174 (PdL 147, LN 25, MpA 2), W. VELTRONI coalition 132 (PD 118, IdV 3), UdC 3, other 3; 6; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - The Union 348 (DS 220, RC 41, Rose in the Fist 18, Italy of Values 17, PdCI 16, Greens Federation 15, UDEUR 10, other 11), House of Freedoms 276 (FI 140, AN 71, Union of Christian and Center Democrats 39, LEGA 26), S. BERLUSCONI coalition 344 (PdL 276, LN 60, MpA 8), W. VELTRONI coalition 246 (PD 217, IdV 29), UdC 36, other 6 4

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats; members elected by proportional vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; to serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; members elected by popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; to serve five-year terms)
elections:
Senate - last held 13-14 April 2008 (next to be held April 2010); 2013); Chamber of Deputies - last held 13-14 April 2008 (next to be held in April 2010) 2013)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. BERLUSCONI coalition 174 (PdL 147, LN 25, MpA 2), W. VELTRONI coalition 132 (PD 118, IdV 3), UdC 3, other 6; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. BERLUSCONI coalition 344 (PdL 276, LN 60, MpA 8), W. VELTRONI coalition 246 (PD 217, IdV 29), UdC 36, other 4

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats; members elected by proportional vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; members to serve five-year terms) terms; and up to 5 senators for life appointed by the president of the Republic) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; members elected by popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; members to serve five-year terms) terms); note - it has not been clarified if each president has the power to designate up to five senators or if five is the number of senators for life who might sit in the Senate
elections:
Senate - last held on 13-14 April 2008 (next to be held in April 2013); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 13-14 April 2008 (next to be held in April 2013)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. BERLUSCONI coalition 174 (PdL 147, LN 25, MpA 2), W. VELTRONI coalition 132 (PD 118, IdV 3), UdC 3, other 6; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. BERLUSCONI coalition 344 (PdL 276, LN 60, MpA 8), W. VELTRONI coalition 246 (PD 217, IdV 29), UdC 36, other 4

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats; members elected by proportional vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; members to serve five-year terms; and up to 5 senators for life appointed by the president of the Republic) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; members elected by popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; members to serve five-year terms); note - it has not been clarified if each president has the power to designate up to five senators or if five is the number of senators for life who might sit in the Senate
elections:
Senate - last held on 13-14 April 2008 (next to be held in April 24-25 February 2013); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 13-14 April 2008 (next to be held in April 24-25 February 2013)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. BERLUSCONI coalition 174 (PdL 147, LN 25, MpA 2), W. VELTRONI coalition 132 (PD 118, IdV 3), UdC 3, other 6; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. BERLUSCONI coalition 344 (PdL 276, LN 60, MpA 8), W. VELTRONI coalition 246 (PD 217, IdV 29), UdC 36, other 4 4; note - President NAPOLITANO dissolved Parliament on 22 December 2012

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 seats; members elected by proportional vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; members to serve five-year terms; and up to 5 senators for life appointed by the president of the Republic) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; members elected by popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; members to serve five-year terms); note - it has not been clarified if each president has the power to designate up to five senators or if five is the number of senators for life who might sit in the Senate
elections:
Senate - last held on 13-14 April 2008 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held 24-25 February 2013); in 2018); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 13-14 April 2008 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held 24-25 February 2013) in 2018)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. Pier Luigi BERSANI coalition 123 (PD 111, SEL 7, SVP 2, other 3), Silvio BERLUSCONI coalition 174 117 (PdL 147, 98, LN 25, MpA 2), W. VELTRONI 18, other 1), M5S 54, Mario MONTI coalition 132 (PD 118, IdV 3), UdC 3, 19, other 6; 2; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - S. Pier Luigi BERSANI coalition 345 (PD 297, SEL 37, CD 6 SVP 5), Silvio BERLUSCONI coalition 344 125 (PdL 276, 98, LN 60, MpA 8), W. VELTRONI 18, FdI 9), M5S 109, Mario MONTI coalition 246 (PD 217, IdV 29), UdC 36, 47, other 4; note - President NAPOLITANO dissolved Parliament on 22 December 2012

bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (315 (321 seats; members elected by proportional vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; members to serve five-year terms; and up to 5 senators for life appointed by the president of the Republic) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; members elected by popular vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; members to serve five-year terms); note - it has not been clarified if each president has the power to designate up to five senators or if five is the number of senators for life who might sit in the Senate
elections:
Senate - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Pier Luigi BERSANI center-left coalition [Pier Luigi BERSANI] 123 (PD 111, SEL 7, SVP 2, other 3), Silvio BERLUSCONI center-right coalition [Silvio BERLUSCONI] 117 (PdL 98, LN 18, other 1), M5S 54, Mario MONTI centrist coalition [Mario MONTI] 19, other 2; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Pier Luigi BERSANI center-left coalition [Pier Luigi BERSANI] 345 (PD 297, SEL 37, CD 6 SVP 5), Silvio BERLUSCONI center-right coalition [Silvio BERLUSCONI] 125 (PdL 98, LN 18, FdI 9), M5S 109, Mario MONTI centrist coalition [Mario MONTI] 47, other 4; note - President NAPOLITANO dissolved Parliament on 22 December 2012

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (321 (322 seats; 315 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote with the winning coalition in each region receiving 55% of seats from that region; members to serve five-year terms; 5-year terms and up to 5 senators for life 7 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic) Republic to serve for life) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by popular proportional representation vote with the winning national coalition receiving 54% of chamber seats; and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members to serve five-year terms); note - it has not been clarified if each president has the power to designate up to five senators or if five is the number of senators for life who might sit in the Senate 5-year terms)
elections:
Senate - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-left coalition [Pier Luigi BERSANI] 123 (PD 111, SEL 7, SVP 2, other 3), center-right coalition [Silvio BERLUSCONI] 117 (PdL 98, LN 18, other 1), M5S 54, centrist coalition [Mario MONTI] 19, other 2; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-left coalition [Pier Luigi BERSANI] 345 (PD 297, SEL 37, CD 6 SVP 5), center-right coalition [Silvio BERLUSCONI] 125 (PdL 98, LN 18, FdI 9), M5S 109, centrist coalition [Mario MONTI] 47, other 4; note - President NAPOLITANO dissolved Parliament on 22 December 2012

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (322 seats; 315 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 7 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-left coalition [Pier Luigi BERSANI] 123 (PD 111, SEL 7, SVP 2, other 3), center-right coalition [Silvio BERLUSCONI] 117 (PdL 98, LN 18, other 1), M5S 54, centrist coalition [Mario MONTI] 19, other 2; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-left coalition [Pier Luigi BERSANI] 345 (PD 297, SEL 37, CD 6 SVP 5), center-right coalition [Silvio BERLUSCONI] 125 (PdL 98, LN 18, FdI 9), M5S 109, centrist coalition [Mario MONTI] 47, other 4; note - President NAPOLITANO dissolved Parliament on 22 December 2012 3

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the Senate or Senato della Repubblica (322 seats; 315 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 7 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in May 2018); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 24-25 February 2013 (next to be held in by 20 May 2018)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-left coalition 123 (PD 111, SEL 7, SVP 2, other 3), center-right coalition 117 (PdL 98, LN 18, other 1), M5S 54, centrist coalition 19, other 2; 2
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-left coalition 345 (PD 297, SEL 37, CD 6 SVP 5), center-right coalition 125 (PdL 98, LN 18, FdI FdI-AN 9), M5S 109, centrist coalition 47, other 3

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of the of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (322 (321 seats; 315 116 members directly elected in single- single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 193 members in multi-seat constituencies and 6 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 7 6 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life) and the
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held on 24-25 February 2013 4 March 2018 (next to be held in May 2018); on March 2023)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 24-25 February 2013 4 March 2018 (next to be held by 20 May 2018) on March 2023); President MATTARELLA dissolved parliament on 28 December 2017, triggering an early election
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; center-right coalition 37.5% (L 17.6%, FI 14.4%, FdI 4.3%, UdC 1.2%), M5S 32.2%, center-left coalition (PD 19.1%, +E 2.3%, I 0.5%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%), LeU 3.3%; seats by party - center-left coalition 123 (PD 111, SEL 7, SVP 2, other 3), center-right coalition 117 (PdL 98, LN 18, other 1), 77(L 37, FI 33, FdI 7), M5S 54, centrist 68, center-left coalition 19, other 2 44(PD 43, SVP-PATT 1), LeU 4; composition - men208, women 113, percent of women 35.2%
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; center-right coalition 37% (L 17.4%, FI 14%, FdI 4.4%, UdC 1.3%), M5S 33%, center-left coalition 22.9% (PD 18.8%, E+ 2.6%, I 0.6%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%); seats by party - center-left coalition 345 (PD 297, SEL 37, CD 6 SVP 5), center-right coalition 125 (PdL 98, LN 18, FdI-AN 9), 151 (L73, FI 59, FdI 19), M5S 109, centrist 133, center-left coalition 47, other 3 88 (PD 86, SVP 2), LeU 14; composition - men 451, women 179, percent of women 28.4%; note - total Parliament percent of women 30.7%

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (321 seats; 116 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 193 members in multi-seat constituencies and 6 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 6 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held on 4 March 2018 (next to be held on in March 2023)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 4 March 2018 (next to be held on in March 2023); President MATTARELLA dissolved parliament on 28 December 2017, triggering an early election 2023)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - center-right coalition 37.5% (L 17.6%, FI 14.4%, FdI 4.3%, UdC 1.2%), M5S 32.2%, center-left coalition (PD 19.1%, +E 2.3%, I 0.5%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%), LeU 3.3%; seats by party - center-right coalition 77(L 37, FI 33, FdI 7), M5S 68, center-left coalition 44(PD 43, SVP-PATT 1), LeU 4; composition - men208, men 208, women 113, percent of women 35.2%
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - center-right coalition 37% (L 17.4%, FI 14%, FdI 4.4%, UdC 1.3%), M5S 33%, center-left coalition 22.9% (PD 18.8%, E+ 2.6%, I 0.6%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%); seats by party - center-right coalition 151 (L73, FI 59, FdI 19), M5S 133, center-left coalition 88 (PD 86, SVP 2), LeU 14; composition - men 451, 405, women 179, 225, percent of women 28.4%; 35.7%; note - total Parliament percent of women 30.7% 35.5%
Note : in October 2019, Italy's Parliament voted to reduce the number of Senate seats from 315 to 200 and the number of Chamber of Deputies seats from 630 to 400; changes will be effective for the 2023 election

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (321 seats; 116 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 193 members in multi-seat constituencies and 6 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 6 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms) terms); note - a 29 March 2020 referendum on the proposed reduction of Parliament membership has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic
elections: Senate - last held on 4 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 4 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - center-right coalition 37.5% (L 17.6%, FI 14.4%, FdI 4.3%, UdC 1.2%), M5S 32.2%, center-left coalition (PD 19.1%, +E 2.3%, I 0.5%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%), LeU 3.3%; seats by party - center-right coalition 77(L 37, FI 33, FdI 7), M5S 68, center-left coalition 44(PD 43, SVP-PATT 1), LeU 4; composition - men 208, women 113, percent of women 35.2%
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - center-right coalition 37% (L 17.4%, FI 14%, FdI 4.4%, UdC 1.3%), M5S 33%, center-left coalition 22.9% (PD 18.8%, E+ 2.6%, I 0.6%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%); seats by party - center-right coalition 151 (L73, FI 59, FdI 19), M5S 133, center-left coalition 88 (PD 86, SVP 2), LeU 14; composition - men 405, women 225, percent of women 35.7%; note - total Parliament percent of women 35.5%
Note : in October 2019, Italy's Parliament voted to reduce the number of Senate seats from 315 to 200 and the number of Chamber of Deputies seats from 630 to 400; the law is subject to a referendum to be held between 15 April and 15 June 2020; changes will be effective for the 2023 election if the law is adopted

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (321 (320 seats; 116 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 193 members in multi-seat constituencies and 6 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 6 5 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms); note - a 29 March 2020 referendum on the proposed reduction of Parliament membership has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic terms)
elections:
Senate - last held on 4 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 4 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - center-right coalition 37.5% (L 17.6%, FI 14.4%, FdI 4.3%, UdC 1.2%), M5S 32.2%, center-left coalition (PD 19.1%, +E 2.3%, I 0.5%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%), LeU 3.3%; NA; seats by party - center-right coalition 77(L 37, 137 (Lega 58, FI 33, 57, FdI 7), 18, NCI-UDC 4), M5S 68, 112, center-left coalition 44(PD 43, 60 (PD 53, SVP-PATT 3, CP 1, +EU 1, Together 1, VdAI 1), LeU 4; 4, MAIE 1, USEI 1; composition (as of September 2021) - men 208, 210, women 113, 110, percent of women 35.2% 34.4%
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - center-right coalition 37% (L 17.4%, FI 14%, FdI 4.4%, UdC 1.3%), M5S 33%, center-left coalition 22.9% (PD 18.8%, E+ 2.6%, I 0.6%, CP 0.5%, SVP-PATT 0.4%); NA; seats by party - center-right coalition 151 (L73, 265 (Lega 125, FI 59, 104, FdI 19), 32, NeI-UDC 4), M5S 133, 227, center-left coalition 88 122 (PD 86, SVP 2), 112, SVP-PATT 4, +EU 3, CP 2, Together 1), LeU 14; 14, MAIE 1,USEI 1; composition (as of September 2021) - men 405, women 225, percent of women 35.7%; note - total Parliament percent of women 35.5% 35.2%
Note : in October 2019, Italy's Parliament voted to reduce the number of Senate seats from 315 to 200 and the number of Chamber of Deputies seats from 630 to 400; the law is subject to a referendum to be reduce the membership of Parliament held between 15 April and 15 June 2020; changes will be on 20-21 September 2020 was approved, effective for the 2023 election if the law is adopted

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (320 seats; 116 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 193 members in multi-seat constituencies and 6 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 5 ex-officio members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 seats; 629 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections:
Senate - last held on 4 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023) 25 September 2022
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 4 March 2018 25 September 2022; note - snap elections were called when Prime Minister DRAGHI resigned, and the parliament was dissolved on 21 July 2022 (next to be held in March 2023) 30 September 2027)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-right coalition 137 (Lega 58, (FdI 65, Lega 30, FI 57, FdI 18, NCI-UDC 4), M5S 112, 18), center-left coalition 60 (PD 53, SVP-PATT 3, CP 1, +EU 1, Together 1, VdAI 1), LeU 4, 40, AVS 3), M5S 28, Action-Italia Viva 9, SVP 2, MAIE 1, USEI ScN 1; composition (as of September 2021) 2022) - men 210, 131, women 110, 69, percent of women 34.4% 34.5%
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-right coalition 265 (Lega 125, (FdI 119, Lega 66, FI 104, FdI 32, NeI-UDC 4), M5S 227, 45), center-left coalition 122 (PD 112, SVP-PATT 4, +EU 69, AVS 12), M5S 52, Action-Italia Viva 21, SVP 3, CP 2, Together 1), LeU 14, MAIE 1,USEI 1, ScN 1; composition (as of September 2021) 2022) - men 405, 271, women 225, 129, percent of women 35.7%; 32.3%; note - total Parliament percent of women 35.2% 33%
Note note : in October 2019, Italy's Parliament voted to reduce the number of Senate seats from 315 to 200 and the number of Chamber of Deputies seats from 630 to 400; a referendum to reduce the membership of Parliament held on 20-21 September 2020 was approved, effective for the 2023 September 2022 snap election

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (320 (200 elected seats; 116 122 members directly elected in single-seat multi-seat constituencies directly elected by simple majority proportional representation vote, 193 74 members in multi-seat single-seat constituencies directly elected by plurality vote, and 6 4 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 5 ex-officio vote; all members appointed by the president of the Republic to serve for life) 5-year terms)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (630 (400 seats; 629 245 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; 147 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by plurality vote and 1 member from Valle d'Aosta 8 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by simple majority proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections:
Senate - last held on 25 September 2022 (next to be held no later than December 2027)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 25 September 2022; note - snap elections were called when Prime Minister DRAGHI resigned, and the parliament was dissolved on 21 July 2022 (next to be held on 30 September 2027)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-right coalition (FdI 65, Lega 30, FI 18), center-left coalition (PD 40, AVS 3), M5S 28, Action-Italia Viva 9, SVP 2, MAIE 1, ScN 1; composition (as of September 2022) - men 131, women 69, percent of women 34.5%
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-right coalition (FdI 119, Lega 66, FI 45), center-left coalition (PD 69, AVS 12), 12, +EU 2), M5S 52, Action-Italia Viva 21, SVP 3, MAIE 1, ScN 1; composition (as of September 2022) - men 271, women 129, percent of women 32.3%; note - total Parliament percent of women 33%
note : in October 2019, Italy's Parliament voted to reduce the number of Senate seats from 315 to 200 and the number of Chamber of Deputies seats from 630 to 400; a referendum to reduce the membership of Parliament held on 20-21 September 2020 was approved, effective for the September 2022 snap election

description: bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (200 elected (205 seats; 122 members in multi-seat constituencies directly elected by proportional representation vote, 74 members in single-seat constituencies directly elected by plurality vote, and 4 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by proportional representation vote; vote, and 5 members appointed by the president of Italy; all members serve 5-year terms)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (400 seats; 245 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; 147 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by plurality vote and 8 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections:
Senate - last held on 25 September 2022 (next to be held no later than December 2027)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 25 September 2022; note - snap elections were called when Prime Minister DRAGHI resigned, resigned and the parliament was dissolved on 21 July 2022 (next to be held on 30 September 2027)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party party/coalition - NA; seats by party party/coalition - center-right coalition 113 (FdI 65, Lega 30, FI 18), center-left coalition 43 (PD 40, AVS 3), M5S 28, Action-Italia Viva 9, SVP 2, MAIE 1, ScN 1; composition (as of September 2022) - men 131, women 69, percent of 74, percentage women 34.5% 36.1%
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-right coalition 230 (FdI 119, Lega 66, FI 45), center-left coalition 83 (PD 69, AVS 12, +EU 2), M5S 52, Action-Italia Viva 21, SVP 3, MAIE 1, ScN 1; composition (as of September 2022) - men 271, women 129, percent of percentage women 32.3%; note - total Parliament percent of percentage women 33%
note : in October 2019, Italy's Parliament voted to reduce the number of Senate seats from 315 to 200 and the number of Chamber of Deputies seats from 630 to 400; a referendum to reduce the membership of Parliament held on 20-21 September 2020 was approved, effective for the September 2022 snap election 33.6%