Italy – EC Library Guide on Country Knowledge: Introduction
Introduction
Italy
Italy is a parliamentary republic with a prime minister who is the head of government. The president is the head of state and appoints the prime minister. The Parliament is composed of 2 houses: the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic. The country is subdivided into 20 regions. 5 of these have a special autonomous status, enabling them to pass legislation on some local matters.
Source: European Union
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