In January 1802, the Consulta decided to change the name of the State to the Italian Republic, when Napoleon had himself elected president, on 24 January, on the advice of Talleyrand.
Jaanuaris 1802 otsustas Consulta muuta riigi nime Itaalia vabariigiks, kusjuures Napoleon ise valiti 24. jaanuaril Talleyrandi nõuandel presidendiks.