Governo Militare

The Governo Militare di Transizione per la Stabilità (English: Transitional Military Government for Stability), most often known simply as the Governo Militare (English: Military Government), is the name of the military regime that has ruled Italy since 15 January 1929. General Pietro Badoglio serves as its leader as Prime Minister of Italy.
== History ==
The ascension of the regime was triggered by the assassination of then-Prime Minister Luigi Sturzo on 28 April 1928 during the Decennio Rosso (English: Red Decade). With the government paralyzed, General Pietro Badoglio was appointed as Prime Minister on 5 May 1928 with the support of the governing parties. The last time a military man had been Prime Minister was under Luigi Pelloux from 1898 to 1900 after the Bava Beccaris massacre. Badoglio had previously made a name for himself in leading the suppression of the fascists during the March on Rome. Elections were indefinitely suspended, a move supported by most of the non-socialist political parties. His military background and methods brought fierce attacks from left-wing parties and media, who accused him of trying to lead Italy down the same path as France. To demonstrate his "dedication to democracy", he resigned on 5 October 1928.
The transition to dictatorship came a few months later. The new government of Giuseppe Spataro came under great pressure due to protests and labour unrest in November and December. Spataro resigned on 15 January 1929 after having lost the confidence of parliament and his own party. With the absence of a clear partisan candidate, Badoglio was once again instated as Prime Minister. However, this term would prove to be more authoritarian. On 20 January, through royal decree, martial law was declared across Italy and lethal force employed against the demonstrators. On 1 February, through yet another royal decree, five opposition political parties were banned: the Communist Party of Italy, Unitary Socialist Party, Italian Republican Party, Sardinian Action Party and Lion of Saint Mark. Badoglio subsequently appointed a number of military officials to various cabinet posts, solidifying his rule.
The regime succeeded in quelling the labour unrest that had been common in Italy throughout the Decennio Rosso. However, its policies also led to an ongoing militant resistance movement. To politically legitimize the regime, the Stability Coalition was founded. Included in the coalition was the Italian Nationalist Association, once close to the fascists, which has gradually grown more and more influential in the government.
== Cabinet ==
The current Badoglio cabinet exists with the backing of the Stability Coalition, which includes the Italian Reformist Socialist Party, the Italian Liberal Party, the Democratic Liberal Party, the Italian People's Party and the Italian Nationalist Association.
Office 	Name 	Party	Party 		
Prime Minister 	Pietro Badoglio 	 	Military 		
 	 	 	 		
Minister of the Interior 	Antonio Sorice 	 	Military 		
Minister of Foreign Affairs 	Vittorio Ambrosio 	 	Military 		
Minister of Grace and Justice 	Carmine Senise 	 	Independent 		
Minister of Finance 	Alberto De Stefani	 	Independent 		
Minister of War 	Ezio Rosi 	 	Military 		
Minister of Navy 	Domenico Cavagnari	 	Military 		
Minister of Industry and Commerce 	Alberto Beneduce 	 	Italian Reformist Socialist Party		
Minister of Public Works 	Raffaele De Caro 	 	Italian Liberal Party 		
Minister of Agriculture 	Alberto Giovannini	 	Italian Liberal Party 		
Minister of Education 	Giovanni Amendola 	 	Democratic Liberal Party 		
Minister of Labour and Social Security	Stefano Cavazzoni 	 	Italian People's Party 		
Minister of Post and Telegraphs 	Luigi Federzoni 	 	Italian Nationalist Association 		
Minister of the Colonies 	Pietro Badoglio 	 	Military 		
 	 	 	 		
Secretary of the Council of Ministers 	Dino Philipson 	 	Italian Liberal Party 		
Category:Italian cabinets