President of the Republic
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The President is elected by partliament and the office is held for 7 years. Duties include calling for parliamentary elections, commanding the military, declaring a state of war and suchlike. The position, however, is largely ceremonial and the duties of the president are usually carried out by the prime minister.
In order to become president a person must be at least 50, an Italian citizen and not barred from holding public office. The president is elected by parliament.
Presidents of the Italian Republic
| Number | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enrico De Nicola | 1946 | 1948 |
| 2 | Luigi Einaudi | 1948 | 1955 |
| 3 | Giovanni Gronchi | 1955 | 1962 |
| 4 | Antonio Segni | 1962 | 1964 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Saragat | 1964 | 1971 |
| 6 | Giovanni Leone | 1971 | 1978 |
| 7 | Alessandro Pertini | 1978 | 1985 |
| 8 | Francesco Cossiga | 1985 | 1992 |
| 9 | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro | 1992 | 1999 |
| 10 | Carlo Azeglio Ciampi | 1999 | 2006 |
| 11 | Giorgio Napolitano | 2006 | present |
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