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==Formation== |
==Formation== |
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[[File:Monti Cabinet with Giorgio Napolitano.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Monti's government during the oath.]] |
[[File:Monti Cabinet with Giorgio Napolitano.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Monti's government during the oath.]] |
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On 9 November 2011, Monti was appointed a [[senator for life]] by [[President of Italy|Italian President]] [[Giorgio Napolitano]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Napolitano nomina Monti senatore a vita|url=http://www.corriere.it/politica/11_novembre_09/mario-monti-senatore-a-vita_87ba0e7c-0aff-11e1-8371-eb51678ca784.shtml|access-date=9 November 2011|newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]]|date=9 November 2011}}</ref> He was seen as a favourite to replace Silvio Berlusconi and lead a new unity government in Italy in order to implement reforms and austerity measures.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mario Monti Emerges as Favorite To Lead Italy|date=10 November 2011|first1=Giselda|last1=Vagnoni|first2=Catherine|last2=Hornby|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-idUSTRE7A72NG20111110|access-date=10 November 2011}}</ref> The ultimate purpose of Monti's appointment was to save Italy from the [[European debt crisis|eurozone sovereign debt crisis]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Italy: Minister calls for fighting corruption|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-minister-calls-for-fighting-corruption-8121189.html|access-date=15 September 2012|newspaper=The Independent|date=10 September 2012|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> |
On 9 November 2011, [[Mario Monti]] an [[economist]] and former [[European Commissioner]] was appointed a [[senator for life]] by [[President of Italy|Italian President]] [[Giorgio Napolitano]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Napolitano nomina Monti senatore a vita|url=http://www.corriere.it/politica/11_novembre_09/mario-monti-senatore-a-vita_87ba0e7c-0aff-11e1-8371-eb51678ca784.shtml|access-date=9 November 2011|newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]]|date=9 November 2011}}</ref> He was seen as a favourite to replace Silvio Berlusconi and lead a new unity government in Italy in order to implement reforms and austerity measures.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mario Monti Emerges as Favorite To Lead Italy|date=10 November 2011|first1=Giselda|last1=Vagnoni|first2=Catherine|last2=Hornby|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-idUSTRE7A72NG20111110|access-date=10 November 2011}}</ref> The ultimate purpose of Monti's appointment was to save Italy from the [[European debt crisis|eurozone sovereign debt crisis]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Italy: Minister calls for fighting corruption|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-minister-calls-for-fighting-corruption-8121189.html|access-date=15 September 2012|newspaper=The Independent|date=10 September 2012|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> |
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On 12 November 2011, following Berlusconi's resignation, Napolitano asked Monti to form a new government.<ref>{{cite news|title=Incarico a Monti: "Occorre crescita ed equità"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/politica/2011/11/13/news/monti_napolitano_dopo_incarico-24963634/?ref=HREA-1|access-date=12 November 2011|newspaper=[[la Repubblica]]|date=12 November 2011}}</ref> Monti accepted, and held talks with the leaders of the main Italian political parties, declaring that he wanted to form a government that would remain in office until the next scheduled general elections in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/17/world/europe/monti-forms-new-italian-government.html|title=Facing Crisis, Technocrats Take Charge in Italy|date= 16 November 2011|work= [[The New York Times]] |access-date=16 November 2011|first1=Rachel|last1=Donadio|first2=Elisabetta|last2=Povoledo}}</ref> On 16 November 2011, Monti was sworn in as [[Prime Minister of Italy]], after making known a [[technocracy|technocratic]] government composed entirely of unelected [[professional]]s.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15751179 "Monti Unveils Technocratic Cabinet for Italy"] (16 November 2011). [[BBC News]]. Retrieved 17 November 2011.</ref> He also chose to hold personally the post of [[List of Italian Ministers of Economy and Finance|Minister of Economy and Finance]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/8894014/Mario-Monti-appoints-himself-economy-minister-as-he-unveils-Italy-government.html|title=Mario Monti Appoints Himself Economy Minister as He Unveils Italy Government|date= 16 November 2011|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=16 November 2011|first=Nick|last=Squires}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15751179|title=Monti Unveils Technocratic Cabinet for Italy|date=16 November 2011|newspaper=BBC News|access-date=17 November 2011}}</ref> His tenure in the latter post lasted until 11 July 2012 when [[Vittorio Grilli]], previously vice-minister, became Minister.<ref name=Tet>{{cite news|title=Vittorio Grilli to replace Mario Monti as Italy's new finance minister: Government|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/vittorio-grilli-to-replace-mario-monti-as-italys-new-finance-minister-government/articleshow/14823570.cms|access-date=4 September 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=11 July 2012|location=Rome}}</ref> |
On 12 November 2011, following Berlusconi's resignation, Napolitano asked Monti to form a new government.<ref>{{cite news|title=Incarico a Monti: "Occorre crescita ed equità"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/politica/2011/11/13/news/monti_napolitano_dopo_incarico-24963634/?ref=HREA-1|access-date=12 November 2011|newspaper=[[la Repubblica]]|date=12 November 2011}}</ref> Monti accepted, and held talks with the leaders of the main Italian political parties, declaring that he wanted to form a government that would remain in office until the next scheduled general elections in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/17/world/europe/monti-forms-new-italian-government.html|title=Facing Crisis, Technocrats Take Charge in Italy|date= 16 November 2011|work= [[The New York Times]] |access-date=16 November 2011|first1=Rachel|last1=Donadio|first2=Elisabetta|last2=Povoledo}}</ref> On 16 November 2011, Monti was sworn in as [[Prime Minister of Italy]], after making known a [[technocracy|technocratic]] government composed entirely of unelected [[professional]]s.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15751179 "Monti Unveils Technocratic Cabinet for Italy"] (16 November 2011). [[BBC News]]. Retrieved 17 November 2011.</ref> He also chose to hold personally the post of [[List of Italian Ministers of Economy and Finance|Minister of Economy and Finance]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/8894014/Mario-Monti-appoints-himself-economy-minister-as-he-unveils-Italy-government.html|title=Mario Monti Appoints Himself Economy Minister as He Unveils Italy Government|date= 16 November 2011|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=16 November 2011|first=Nick|last=Squires}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15751179|title=Monti Unveils Technocratic Cabinet for Italy|date=16 November 2011|newspaper=BBC News|access-date=17 November 2011}}</ref> His tenure in the latter post lasted until 11 July 2012 when [[Vittorio Grilli]], previously vice-minister, became Minister.<ref name=Tet>{{cite news|title=Vittorio Grilli to replace Mario Monti as Italy's new finance minister: Government|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/vittorio-grilli-to-replace-mario-monti-as-italys-new-finance-minister-government/articleshow/14823570.cms|access-date=4 September 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=11 July 2012|location=Rome}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 13:33, 26 July 2024
Monti government | |
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![]() 61st Cabinet of Italy | |
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Date formed | 16 November 2011 |
Date dissolved | 28 April 2013 | (530 days)
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Giorgio Napolitano |
Head of government | Mario Monti |
No. of ministers | 18 (incl. Prime Minister) |
Ministers removed | 1 resigned |
Total no. of members | 19 (incl. Prime Minister) |
Member parties | Independents External support: PdL, PD, UdC, FLI |
Status in legislature | Supermajority (national unity) Chamber of Deputies: 550 / 630 (87%)
Senate:285 / 321 (89%) |
Opposition parties | LN, IdV |
History | |
Outgoing election | 2013 election |
Legislature term | XVI Legislature (2008–2013) |
Predecessor | Fourth Berlusconi government |
Successor | Letta government |
The Monti government was the sixty-first government of Italy and was announced on 16 November 2011.[1][2][3][4] This Experts' cabinet was composed of independents, three of whom were women[5] and was formed as an interim government.[4] The government ran the country for eighteen months until the aftermath of the elections in Spring 2013 and then replaced by the Letta government, formed by Enrico Letta on 28 April.[6]
Formation
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Monti_Cabinet_with_Giorgio_Napolitano.jpg/220px-Monti_Cabinet_with_Giorgio_Napolitano.jpg)
On 9 November 2011, Mario Monti an economist and former European Commissioner was appointed a senator for life by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano.[7] He was seen as a favourite to replace Silvio Berlusconi and lead a new unity government in Italy in order to implement reforms and austerity measures.[8] The ultimate purpose of Monti's appointment was to save Italy from the eurozone sovereign debt crisis.[9]
On 12 November 2011, following Berlusconi's resignation, Napolitano asked Monti to form a new government.[10] Monti accepted, and held talks with the leaders of the main Italian political parties, declaring that he wanted to form a government that would remain in office until the next scheduled general elections in 2013.[11] On 16 November 2011, Monti was sworn in as Prime Minister of Italy, after making known a technocratic government composed entirely of unelected professionals.[12] He also chose to hold personally the post of Minister of Economy and Finance.[13][14] His tenure in the latter post lasted until 11 July 2012 when Vittorio Grilli, previously vice-minister, became Minister.[15]
On 17 and 18 November 2011, the Italian Senate and Italian Chamber of Deputies both passed motions of confidence supporting Monti's government, with only the Northern League voting against.[16][17]
Investiture votes
[edit]17–18 November 2011
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House of Parliament | Vote | Parties | Votes |
Senate of the Republic[18] (Voting: 306[a] of 322, Majority: 154) |
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PdL (121), PD (104), UDC–SVP–Aut (14), Third Pole (ApI–FLI) (13), IdV (10), CN (10), Others (7) | 281 / 306
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LN (25) | 25 / 306
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Abstention | None | 0 / 306
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Chamber of Deputies[19] (Voting: 617[b] of 630, Majority: 309) |
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PdL (205), PD (205), UdC (37), FLI (23), PT (22), IdV (21), Others (43) | 556 / 617
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LN (59), PdL (1), PT (1) | 61 / 617
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Abstention | None | 0 / 617
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Composition
[edit]Office | Portrait | Name | Term of office | Party | |
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Prime Minister | ![]() |
Mario Monti | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Foreign Affairs | ![]() |
Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata | 16 November 2011 – 26 March 2013 | Independent | |
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Mario Monti (Acting) |
26 March 2013 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | ||
Deputy Minister
Undersecretaries
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Minister of the Interior | ![]() |
Anna Maria Cancellieri | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Justice | ![]() |
Paola Severino | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Defence | ![]() |
Giampaolo Di Paola | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Economy and Finance | ![]() |
Mario Monti (Acting) |
16 November 2011 – 11 July 2012 | Independent | |
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Vittorio Grilli | 11 July 2012 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | ||
Deputy Minister
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Economic Development, Infrastructure and Transport | ![]() |
Corrado Passera | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Deputy Minister
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies | Mario Catania | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | ||
Undersecretary
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Minister of the Environment | ![]() |
Corrado Clini | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretary
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Minister of Labour and Social Policies | Elsa Fornero | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | ||
Deputy Minister
Undersecretary
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Minister of Education, University and Research | ![]() |
Francesco Profumo | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities | ![]() |
Lorenzo Ornaghi | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretary
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Minister of Health | ![]() |
Renato Balduzzi | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Undersecretary
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Minister for Parliamentary Relations and Implementation of the Government Program (without portfolio) |
Dino Piero Giarda | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | ||
Undersecretaries
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Minister of Public Administration (without portfolio) |
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Filippo Patroni Griffi | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Minister of Regional Affairs, Tourism and Sport (without portfolio) |
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Piero Gnudi | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Minister of European Affairs (without portfolio) |
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Enzo Moavero Milanesi | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Minister for Territorial Cohesion (without portfolio) |
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Fabrizio Barca | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Minister for Integration and International Cooperation (without portfolio) |
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Andrea Riccardi | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent | |
Secretary of the Council of Ministers (Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers) |
Antonio Catricalà | 16 November 2011 – 28 April 2013 | Independent |
Notable actions
[edit]On 9 October 2012, Interior Minister Anna Maria Cancellieri sacked the municipal administration of Reggio Calabria (mayor, assessors, councillors) for alleged links to the organised crime syndicate 'Ndrangheta after a months long investigation and replaced it with three central government appointed administrators to govern for 18 months until a new election in 2014. This was the first time the government of a provincial capital had been dismissed.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mario Monti's technocrats: profiles of the new Italian cabinet". The Guardian. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Monti unveils technocratic cabinet for Italy". BBC News. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Facing Crisis, Technocrats Take Charge in Italy". The New York Times. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ a b Marangoni, Francesco (2012). "Technocrats in Government: The Composition and Legislative Initiatives of the Monti Government Eight Months into its Term of Office" (PDF). Bulletin of Italian Politics. 4 (1): 135–149. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- ^ "Monti's Team – Seven Academics, Three Women and No Politicos". Corriere della Sera. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ Dinmore, Guy (28 April 2013). "Mayhem greets Italy's grand coalition". Financial Times. Rome. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ "Napolitano nomina Monti senatore a vita". Corriere della Sera. 9 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ Vagnoni, Giselda; Hornby, Catherine (10 November 2011). "Mario Monti Emerges as Favorite To Lead Italy". Reuters. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
- ^ "Italy: Minister calls for fighting corruption". The Independent. Associated Press. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
- ^ "Incarico a Monti: "Occorre crescita ed equità"". la Repubblica. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ Donadio, Rachel; Povoledo, Elisabetta (16 November 2011). "Facing Crisis, Technocrats Take Charge in Italy". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Monti Unveils Technocratic Cabinet for Italy" (16 November 2011). BBC News. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ Squires, Nick (16 November 2011). "Mario Monti Appoints Himself Economy Minister as He Unveils Italy Government". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Monti Unveils Technocratic Cabinet for Italy". BBC News. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ "Vittorio Grilli to replace Mario Monti as Italy's new finance minister: Government". The Economic Times. Rome. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ^ Winfield, Nicole (18 November 2011). "Italian leader Mario Monti wins second confidence vote". The Independent. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "New Italy PM wins confidence vote on tough reform plans". Reuters. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ "Legislatura 16ª - Aula - Resoconto stenografico della seduta n. 637 del 17/11/2011". www.senato.it (in Italian). Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Resoconto stenografico dell'Assemblea – Seduta n. 551 di venerdì 18 novembre 2011". leg16.camera.it (in Italian). Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Italy sacks city government over mafia links". Al Jazeera. 4 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012.