Politics & Government Guide · San MarinoPolitics & Government Guide in San Marino
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
San Marino is a stable parliamentary republic with a coalition government formed after the June 2024 snap elections. The Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party leads with 22 seats in the 60-member unicameral Grand and General Council, supported by center-left and reformist allies. Captains Regent serve six-month terms as ceremonial heads of state, with executive power held by Secretaries of State.
Government Type
Republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
Captains Regent Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva(since 2025)
Head of Government
Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs Luca Beccari(Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party)since 2024
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-right
Center-left
Center-left
Center-right
Voting Rights
All citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights. Voter registration is passive and residence-based.
Recent Developments
- Snap parliamentary elections held on 9 June 2024 following government crisis
- Grand and General Council elected on 9 June 2024 with term until 30 June 2029
- Coalition government formed on 26 June 2024 by PDCS-AR and Libera-PS-PSD
- Luca Beccari appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs on 22 July 2024
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