First Prodi government | |
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![]() 53rd Cabinet of Italy | |
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Date formed | 18 May 1996 |
Date dissolved | 21 October 1998 | (887 days)
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro |
Head of government | Romano Prodi |
No. of ministers | 22 (incl. Prime Minister) |
Ministers removed | 1 |
Total no. of members | 23 (incl. Prime Minister) |
Member party | PDS, PPI, RI, FdV, UD External support: PRC |
Status in legislature | Centre-left coalition |
Opposition party | FI, AN, LN, CCD, CDU |
Opposition leader | Silvio Berlusconi |
History | |
Election | 1996 election |
Legislature term | XIII Legislature (1996 – 2001) |
Predecessor | Dini government |
Successor | First D'Alema government |
The first Prodi government was the 53rd government of Italy. It held office from 18 May 1996 until 21 October 1998.