Second Andreotti government

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Andreotti II Cabinet
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28th Cabinet of Italy
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Date formed26 June 1972 (1972-06-26)
Date dissolved8 July 1973 (1973-07-08)
People and organisations
Head of state Giovanni Leone
Head of government Giulio Andreotti
Member parties DC, PSDI, PLI
External support:
PRI
Status in legislature Coalition government
Opposition parties PCI, PSI, MSI, PSIUP
History
Election(s) 1972 election
Legislature term(s) VI Legislature (1972–1976)
Predecessor Andreotti I Cabinet
Successor Rumor IV Cabinet

The Andreotti II Cabinet was the 28th cabinet of the Italian Republic. It held office from 26 June 1972 [1] to 8 July 1973, [2] for a total of 377 days (1 year, 13 days). It was also known as Andreotti-Malagodi Cabinet.

Contents

He obtained the confidence of the House on July 7, 1972 with 329 votes in favor and 288 against.

He also obtained the trust in the Senate on July 13, 1972 with 163 votes in favor and 155 against.

The government fell due to the withdrawal of support from the PRI, following the dimming of the private cable TV "Telebiella", imposed by the minister Gioia. [3]

The government resigned on June 12, 1973. [4]

Party breakdown

Composition

PortfolioMinisterTookofficeLeftofficeParty
Prime Minister 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Deputy Prime Minister 26 June 19728 July 1973  Social Democratic Party
Minister of Foreign Affairs 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of the Interior 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Grace and Justice 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Finance 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Treasury 26 June 19728 July 1973  Liberal Party
Minister of Defence 26 June 19728 July 1973  Social Democratic Party
Minister of Public Education 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Public Works 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Agriculture and Forests 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation 26 June 19728 July 1973  Liberal Party
Minister of Post and Telecommunications 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Industry, Commerce and Craftsmanship 26 June 19728 July 1973  Social Democratic Party
Minister of Health 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Foreign Trade26 June 19728 July 1973  Social Democratic Party
Minister of Merchant Navy26 June 19728 July 1973  Social Democratic Party
Minister of State Holdings26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Labour and Social Security 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment26 June 19728 July 1973  Liberal Party
Minister for Particular Political Tasks [lower-alpha 1] (without portfolio)26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister for Extraordinary Interventions in the South (without portfolio)26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister for the Problems of Youth (without portfolio)26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister for the Problems Related to the Implementation of the Regions (without portfolio)26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Minister for Parliamentary Relations (without portfolio)26 June 19728 July 1973  Liberal Party
Minister for Scientific Research (without portfolio)26 June 19728 July 1973  Social Democratic Party
Minister for Public Administration Reform (without portfolio)26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
Secretary of the Council of Ministers 26 June 19728 July 1973  Christian Democracy
  1. with special regard to the Presidency of the Italian delegation to the UN

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References

  1. Luca Giurato (1972-06-26). "Andreotti presenta a Leone il nuovo governo di centro".
  2. Luca Giurato (1973-07-09). "Ieri il giuramento da Leone".
  3. ANNO 1973 CRONOLOGIA DELL'ANNO
  4. Giovanni Trovati (1973-06-13). "Le dimissioni di Andreotti Dc: domenica il segretario". p. 1.