The Ciampi Cabinet , led by the former Governor of the Bank of Italy Carlo Azeglio Ciampi , was the 50th cabinet of the Italian Republic and the second and final cabinet of the XI Legislature . It held office from 29 April 1993 until 11 May 1994, a total of 378 days, or 1 year and 12 days.
6-742: It was the first government of the Italian Republic led by a non-Parliamentarian and the last government led by Christian Democrats . Former communists joined the government for the first time since 1947, but they left the government after a few days. Indeed, on 4 May 1993, a few days later the settlement of the government, the Democratic Party of the Left and the Federation of the Greens withdrew their ministers, in protest against
12-530: Is the term used to refer to a cabinet made up of experts not officially affiliated to any political party or political coalition. Technocracy in Italy, as elsewhere, has often proved to be controversial. These governments tend to be formed during emergencies, usually an economic crisis, and are seen by some as undemocratic. There have been three such governments in the history of Italy: the Dini Cabinet ,
18-611: The Monti Cabinet and the Draghi Cabinet . In a technocratic government major decisions are not made by elected politicians, and the government policy is not decided by party leaders. The Constitution of Italy doesn't prevent non-Members of Parliament from serving as prime minister, as it simply states that the prime minister is appointed by the president and must win a confidence vote in both houses of parliament within ten days of said appointment. In some cases, in
24-683: The Northern League , the Italian Republican Party and the Greens refrained from voting for confidence in the government. The government resigned on 13 January 1994. The government was initially composed of the members of the following parties: Until 4 May 1993, the government was also composed of members of the following parties: Government of Experts In Italy, a technocratic government , technical government ( Italian : governo tecnico ) or government of technicians ( Italian : governo dei tecnici ),
30-464: The aftermath of political turmoil, multiple parties in Parliament (who together were able to make up a majority) agreed to support a neutral cabinet of experts headed by an independent prime minister, voting in favor of motions of confidence in the government, in something similar to a confidence and supply agreement . Said cabinets of experts were tasked to deal with the crises and emergencies; once
36-566: The failed authorization to proceed against Bettino Craxi by the Chamber of Deputies. The PDS ministers were replaced with independents. The cabinet obtained the confidence in the Chamber of Deputies on 7 May 1993, with 309 votes in favour, 60 against and 182 abstentions, and in the Senate on 12 May 1993, with 162 votes in favour, 36 against and 50 abstentions. The Democratic Party of the Left,
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