Partito Socialista Italiano (PSI)

The Partito Socialista Italiano (PSI) was Italy’s main socialist political party, founded in 1892. It aimed to promote workers’ rights, social equality, and public ownership of resources through democratic means. Over the 20th century, PSI played a significant role in Italian politics, often forming coalitions with other parties and influencing social reforms. It experienced shifts in ideology and internal conflicts, reflecting broader changes in European socialism. The party dissolved in the early 1990s amid corruption scandals, but its legacy remains in Italy’s political history, especially in shaping social policies and labor rights.