First Cossiga government
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The Cossiga I Cabinet, led by Francesco Cossiga, was the 36th cabinet of the Italian Republic.
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Cossiga I Cabinet | |
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36th Cabinet of Italy | |
Date formed | 5 August 1979 (1979-08-05) |
Date dissolved | 4 April 1980 (1980-04-04) |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Sandro Pertini |
Head of government | Francesco Cossiga |
Member parties | DC, PSDI, PLI Abstention: PSI, PRI |
Status in legislature | Coalition government |
Opposition parties | PCI, MSI, PR, PdUP |
History | |
Election(s) | 1979 election |
Legislature term(s) | VIII Legislature (1979–1983) |
Predecessor | Andreotti V Cabinet |
Successor | Cossiga II Cabinet |
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Cossiga resigned on 19 March 1980[1] and was re-appointed to form a second government.