Second De Gasperi government
The second 'De Gasperi government' was the first government of the Italian Republic. It was established by Alcide De Gasperi following the referendum of 2 June 1946, in which the Italian people voted in favour of the Republic. It held office from 13 July 1946 until 2 February 1947, a total of 203 days, or 6 months and 18 days.
Government parties
The government was composed by the following parties:Party breakdown
Beginning of term
- Christian Democracy : Prime minister, 7 ministers, 10 undersecretaries
- Italian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity : 4 ministers, 5 undersecretaries
- Italian Communist Party : 3 ministers, 5 undersecretaries
- Italian Republican Party : 2 ministers, 3 undersecretaries
- Italian Liberal Party : 1 minister
End of term
- Christian Democracy : Prime minister, 8 ministers, 9 undersecretaries
- Italian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity : 4 ministers, 6 undersecretaries
- Italian Communist Party : 3 ministers, 5 undersecretaries
- Italian Republican Party : 2 ministers, 3 undersecretaries