1948 Italian general election

The 1948 Italian general election was a pivotal event in Italy’s post-World War II history, held to choose representatives for the new Parliament. It was marked by intense political rivalry between the Christian Democrats, advocating for close ties with the West, and the Italian Communist Party, supported by the Soviet Union. The election was influenced by Cold War tensions and fears of communist expansion, leading to a decisive victory for the Christian Democrats. This result helped shape Italy’s direction toward a Western-aligned, democratic republic, and it also reflected the polarized political climate of the early Cold War period.