Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Italy
Italy is a parliamentary republic characterized by a fragmented multi-party system and frequent coalition governments. The current government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Brothers of Italy since 2022, faces challenges including migration policies and labor reforms. Political stability remains moderate, with Italy classified as a flawed democracy by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2024.
Political Stability
Moderate
Corruption Index
Moderate
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Parliamentary Republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Sergio Mattarella(since 2015)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni(Brothers of Italy)since 2022
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderately Stable
Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Right-wing
Center-left
Populist
Right-wing
Voting Rights
Italian citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in national elections. EU citizens residing in Italy can vote in local and European Parliament elections. Full voting rights in national elections require Italian citizenship.
Recent Developments
- Implementation of Digital Nomads Visa in 2024
- Reform of fixed-term employment contracts in 2024
- Approval of security bill increasing penalties for protest-related offenses in 2024
- Increased offshore processing of asylum applications and migration control policies in 2024
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