Electoral system
The intricate electoral system of Italy, nicknamed as ''General election
Background
In December 1994, following the communication of a new investigation from Milan magistrates that was leaked to the press,Campaign
On 19 February 1996, the outgoing Prime MinisterMain coalitions and parties
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{{main, Results of the 1996 Italian general electionChamber of Deputies
Overall results
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Senate of the Republic
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