This is a list of presidents of Italy since the monarchy ended and Enrico de Nicola became president.
Under the Italian Constitution, the first constitution of the Republic of Italy, the President replaced the monarch as ceremonial head of state. The President was elected by the Italian Parliament and regional governments for a seven-year term. In the event of a vacancy the President of the Senate served as Acting President.[source?]
- Parties
Traditionally, Presidents have not been members of any political party during their tenure, in order to be considered above partisan interests. The parties shown are those to which the President belonged at the time they took office.
Christian Democracy
Democratic Party
Democratic Socialist Party
Liberal Party
Socialist Party
Democrats of the Left
Democratic Party
Independent
- Status
Denotes President of the Senate acting as President
Presidents
Notes