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Italy Partito Socialista Italiano: Latest polls, election results and positions

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Partito Socialista Italiano at a glance

Italian Socialist Party
Flag of Italy Italy Social Democratic Europhile 1892–1994

The Partito Socialista Italiano (PSI) is a long-standing social democratic party in Italy. As a historical force within the Italian left, it today champions a modern, pro-European democratic socialism and is committed to social justice and progressive civil rights.

Values and Ideology
The foundation of the PSI is rooted in the historical labor movement, yet it has evolved over decades towards a reform-oriented, democratic socialism. Its worldview blends social solidarity with individual freedom. The party views the state as a regulatory and welfare-providing entity that must ensure market integrity and reduce social inequalities. Its vision of humanity is optimistic and emancipatory: every citizen, regardless of origin or wealth, should have equal opportunities for personal development. A strong commitment to the European integration project further shapes its understanding of modern sovereignty.

Political Priorities
The PSI's agenda focuses on the core pillars of labor, education, and social security. It advocates for fair wages, the protection of workers' rights, and substantial investment in public education and healthcare systems. Its primary target groups include the working class, salaried employees, and progressive urban communities. A significant emphasis is also placed on socio-political issues: the party champions the strengthening of minority rights, gender equality, and a liberal civil liberties policy, coupled with a socially equitable ecological transformation of the economy.

Role in the Political System
Within the Italian political landscape, the PSI currently functions as a bridge-builder and strategic partner within center-left alliances. Following profound historical crises and re-foundations, it sees itself as the guardian of the nation's secular and reformist legacy. Its relationship with the institutions of the rule of law is marked by deep loyalty; it defends the democratic constitution and advocates for transparent, citizen-focused governance. Its strategy aims to translate core left-wing demands into pragmatic government policy to mitigate systemic polarization.
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Partito Socialista Italiano in Europe: where the party sits in the political landscape

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Partito Socialista Italiano: Election results in Italy since 1945

1994 12 June 1994 Worst result Vote share 1.8 % -0.4 Seats 2 -12 1994 28 March 1994 Vote share 2.2 % -11.4 Seats 14 -78 1992 6 April 1992 Vote share 13.6 % -1.2 Seats 92 +80 1989 18 June 1989 Vote share 14.8 % +0.5 Seats 12 -82 1987 15 June 1987 Vote share 14.3 % +3.1 Seats 94 +85 1984 17 June 1984 Vote share 11.2 % -0.2 Seats 9 -64 1983 27 June 1983 Vote share 11.4 % +0.4 Seats 73 +64 1979 10 June 1979 Vote share 11.0 % +1.2 Seats 9 -53 1979 4 June 1979 Vote share 9.8 % +0.2 Seats 62 +5 1976 21 June 1976 Vote share 9.6 % ±0.0 Seats 57 -4 1972 8 May 1972 Vote share 9.6 % -4.2 Seats 61 -26 1963 29 April 1963 Vote share 13.8 % -0.4 Seats 87 +3 1958 25 May 1958 Vote share 14.2 % +1.5 Seats 84 +9 1953 7 June 1953 Vote share 12.7 % -8.0 Seats 75 -40 1946 2 June 1946 Best result Vote share 20.7 % Seats 115
Partito Socialista Italiano: Election results in Italy since 1945 1946: 20.7 %, 1953: 12.7 %, 1958: 14.2 %, 1963: 13.8 %, 1972: 9.6 %, 1976: 9.6 %, 1979: 9.8 %, 1979: 11.0 %, 1983: 11.4 %, 1984: 11.2 %, 1987: 14.3 %, 1989: 14.8 %, 1992: 13.6 %, 1994: 2.2 %, 1994: 1.8 %

All elections since 1945 in which Partito Socialista Italiano participated. Click a row to see election details.

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Partito Socialista Italiano: Sister parties in other countries

This party is a national section of Party of European Socialists.

Country Election Trend
Flag of Malta MaltaPL51.8 % Flag of Sweden SwedenSocialdemokraterna28.3 % Flag of Portugal PortugalPartido Socialista28.1 % Flag of Spain SpainPSOE26.4 % Flag of United Kingdom United KingdomLabour25.3 % Flag of Finland FinlandSDP23.1 % Flag of Norway NorwayArbeiderpartiet22.6 % Flag of Croatia CroatiaSDP22.6 % Flag of Italy ItalyPartito Democratico21.4 % Flag of Luxembourg LuxembourgLSAP20.9 % Flag of Denmark DenmarkSocialdemokraterne20.7 % Flag of Romania RomaniaPSD19.1 % Flag of Estonia EstoniaSDE15.7 % Flag of Lithuania LithuaniaLSDP15.0 % Flag of Austria AustriaSPÖ14.7 % Flag of Germany GermanySPD12.4 % Flag of Greece GreecePASOK12.3 % Flag of Cyprus CyprusDIKO10.0 % Flag of Belgium BelgiumPS9.3 % Flag of Belgium BelgiumVooruit9.3 % Flag of Slovenia SloveniaSD8.8 % Flag of Poland PolandLewica7.7 % Flag of Bulgaria BulgariaBSP3.5 % Flag of Cyprus CyprusEDEK3.3 % Flag of Ireland IrelandLabour Party3.0 % Flag of Latvia LatviaSaskaņa1.9 % Flag of Hungary HungaryDemokratikus Koalíció1.4 % Flag of Hungary HungaryMSZP Flag of France FranceParti socialiste Flag of Netherlands NetherlandsPvdA Flag of Czechia CzechiaSOCDEM Flag of United Kingdom United KingdomSocial Democratic and Labour Party

Partito Socialista Italiano in government: the record since 1945

1946 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Today
Led government Involved in government Not in government
Time in government
25 years • 8 months • 2 days
Share since 1946
29 %
Cabinets led
3

4 years • 11 months • 5 days

Coalition involvements
20

20 years • 8 months • 3 weeks • 4 days

Ciampi 29 April 1993 – 11 May 1994 · 1 year 12 days
331 of 630 seats
Amato I 28 June 1992 – 29 April 1993 · 10 months 1 day
331 of 630 seats
Andreotti VII 13 April 1991 – 28 June 1992 · 1 year 2 months
356 of 630 seats
Andreotti VI 23 July 1989 – 13 April 1991 · 1 year 8 months
377 of 630 seats
De Mita 13 April 1988 – 23 July 1989 · 1 year 3 months
377 of 630 seats
Goria 28 July 1987 – 13 April 1988 · 8 months 16 days
377 of 630 seats
Craxi II 1 August 1986 – 17 April 1987 · 8 months 16 days
366 of 630 seats
Craxi I 4 August 1983 – 1 August 1986 · 2 years 11 months
366 of 630 seats
Fanfani V 1 December 1982 – 4 August 1983 · 8 months 3 days
353 of 630 seats
Spadolini II 23 August 1982 – 1 December 1982 · 3 months 8 days
369 of 630 seats
Spadolini I 28 June 1981 – 23 August 1982 · 1 year 1 month
369 of 630 seats
Forlani 18 October 1980 – 28 June 1981 · 8 months 10 days
360 of 630 seats
Cossiga II 4 April 1980 – 18 October 1980 · 6 months 14 days
340 of 630 seats
Rumor V 14 March 1974 – 23 November 1974 · 8 months 9 days
356 of 630 seats
Rumor IV 7 July 1973 – 14 March 1974 · 8 months 7 days
371 of 630 seats
Colombo 6 August 1970 – 26 July 1972 · 1 year 11 months
366 of 630 seats
Rumor III 27 March 1970 – 6 August 1970 · 4 months 10 days
366 of 630 seats
Rumor I 12 December 1968 – 5 August 1969 · 7 months 24 days
275 of 630 seats
Moro III 23 February 1966 – 24 June 1968 · 2 years 4 months
386 of 630 seats
Moro II 22 July 1964 – 23 February 1966 · 1 year 7 months
386 of 630 seats
Moro I 4 December 1963 – 22 July 1964 · 7 months 18 days
386 of 630 seats
De Gasperi II 2 February 1947 – 31 May 1947 · 3 months 29 days
426 of 556 seats
De Gasperi I 13 July 1946 – 2 February 1947 · 6 months 20 days
449 of 556 seats
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