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President of Italy

President of Italy
PostPresident
Body
the Italian Republic
InsigniaPresidential flag of Italy.svg
Insigniasize125px
InsigniacaptionItalian presidential standard
ResidenceQuirinal Palace
IncumbentGiorgio Napolitano
Incumbentsince15 May 2006
TermlengthSeven years
Formation1 January 1948
InauguralEnrico De Nicola

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The President of the Italian Republic ( ) is the head of state of Italy and, as such, is intended to represent national unity and guarantee that Italian politics comply with the Constitution. The president's term of office lasts for seven years.

The current President of the Republic is Giorgio Napolitano, elected at the fourth ballot on 10 May 2006. He became the 11th President of the Italian Republic on 15 May 2006.


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