Talk:Politics of Italy

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Hey, isn't there an italian version of this page? somebody make a link to that! --72.19.72.173 04:56, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

There is a link to the Italian version in the languages navigation bar. It might not have been there in 2006, admittedly. Here's a link for your benefit: Sistema politico della Repubblica Italiana. Jake the Editor Man _(talk) 18:23, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Votes of Confidence

I know that with Italy's proportional/additional member system it is unlikely, but what would happen if the two houses had majorities from different parties/coalitions? Italy is the only country I have heard of where the prime minister needs the confidence of two separate non-figurehead legislative houses. My guess is that a new election would have to be called, and/or some ugly super-coalition government would be formed. Xyzzyva 00:21, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

That's just what happened in Italy some days ago. In this case the prime minister has two options: either he resigns, or he tries to expand the coalition by making agreements with other political parties. If he resigns, another two options: either new elections are indicted, or he (or another politician from the same coalition) forms another government with new political parties.--Gspinoza 20:46, 10 March 2007 (UTC)