2013 Italian general election

The 2013 Italian general election was held to elect members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. It took place amid economic challenges and political instability. The election was notable for the rise of the anti-establishment party, the Five Star Movement, led by comedian Beppe Grillo, which gained significant support among voters disillusioned with traditional parties. The center-left coalition, led by Pier Luigi Bersani, won the most seats, but not a clear majority. This resulted in a hung parliament, leading to complex negotiations for forming a government and ultimately favoring a coalition with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s party.