General · 2 June 2026
Italy Marks 80 Years Since Choosing Democracy
Eighty years ago today, Italy made a decision that changed its history forever. In a landmark 1946 referendum, voters rejected the monarchy and chose to become a republic, opening a new chapter after the devastation of the Second World War. As the country marks eight decades of democracy, the anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of how one vote reshaped Italy and helped define the democratic values that continue to influence modern Europe.