Italy has been a democratic republic since 2 June 1946, when the monarchy was abolished by popular referendum and a constituent assembly, formed by the representatives of all the anti-fascist forces that contributed to the defeat of Nazi and Fascist forces during the liberation of Italy, was elected to draft a constitution, which was ...

6 days ago · Italy - Politics, Regions, Unification: The Italian state grew out of the kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont, where in 1848 King Charles Albert introduced a constitution that remained the basic law, of his kingdom and later of Italy, for nearly 100 years.

Jan 21, 2025 · Italy - Politics, Regions, Constitution: For almost half a century after World War II, Italy’s electoral system was based on proportional representation, a system in which seats in an elected body are awarded to political parties according to the …

4 days ago · Italy - Legislature, Politics, Constitution: Parliament is bicameral and comprises the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. All members of the Chamber of Deputies (the lower house) are popularly elected via a system of proportional representation, which serves to …

Feb 5, 2025 · The Italian government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pushing a security bill through parliament that, if enacted, could have a devastating impact on fundamental rights, including the ...

Apr 24, 2024 · True, the country’s economic prospects remain weak, but Italy is living through a period of relative political stability under the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This stability makes Italy well placed to push forward its foreign policy priorities and leadership.

The government of Italy is that of a democratic republic, established by the Italian constitution in 1948. It consists of legislative, executive, and judicial subdivisions, as well as of a head of state, known as the president.

Feb 1, 2025 · Italy last year signed a five-year agreement to process up to 3,000 migrants a month beyond EU borders as part of Meloni’s program to combat illegal migration to Italy, which is the first landfall for tens of thousands of migrants who make the perilous journey across the central Mediterranean Sea.

Oct 4, 2023 · 1947 - Italy cedes land and territories under peace treaty. 1948 - New constitution. Christian Democrats win elections. 1951 - Italy joins European Coal and Steel Community, the forerunner of...

12 hours ago · The charity is seeking to introduce assisted dying laws in each of Italy's 20 regions, and its campaign inspired both the bill in Tuscany and the one that failed in Veneto. Other Italian regions ...