Prime Minister of Italy

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Prime Minister of the Italian Republic
Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri
Emblem of Italy
Incumbent Giorgia Meloni since 22 October 2022
Style	The Honourable
Member of	Council of Ministers
Residence	Palazzo Chigi
Nominator	President of Italy
Appointer	President of Italy
Term length	No fixed term
Inaugural holder	Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour
Formation	17 March 1861

The Prime Minister of Italy (Italian: Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri) is the head of government of the Italian Republic. The office of the Prime Minister is one of the highest positions in the Italian government, responsible for leading the Council of Ministers and coordinating the activities of the various ministries.

History

The position of Prime Minister was established in 1861, following the unification of Italy. The first Prime Minister was Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, who played a significant role in the unification process. Over the years, the role and powers of the Prime Minister have evolved, particularly with the establishment of the Italian Republic in 1946.

Appointment

The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of Italy. The President typically appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Italian Parliament. The appointment must be confirmed by a vote of confidence in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic.

Powers and Duties

The Prime Minister has several key responsibilities, including:

• Leading the Council of Ministers
• Coordinating government policies and activities
• Representing the government in domestic and international affairs
• Proposing new legislation and reforms

The Prime Minister does not have the power to dismiss ministers, which is a prerogative of the President of the Republic. However, the Prime Minister can request the resignation of ministers.

Residence

The official residence of the Prime Minister is the Palazzo Chigi in Rome. The Palazzo Chigi has been the official residence since 1961.

List of Prime Ministers

Since the establishment of the office, Italy has had numerous Prime Ministers. Some notable Prime Ministers include:

• Alcide De Gasperi
• Aldo Moro
• Giulio Andreotti
• Silvio Berlusconi
• Mario Draghi

See Also

• President of Italy
• Italian Parliament
• Politics of Italy
• Council of Ministers (Italy)
• Palazzo Chigi