Cossiga I Cabinet
The Cossiga I Cabinet, led by Francesco Cossiga, was the 36th cabinet of the Italian Republic.
| Cossiga I Cabinet | |
|---|---|
36th Cabinet of Italy | |
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| Date formed | 5 August 1979 |
| Date dissolved | 4 April 1980 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Sandro Pertini |
| Head of government | Francesco Cossiga |
| Member parties | DC, PSDI, PLI Abstention: PSI, PRI |
| Status in legislature | Coalition government |
| Opposition parties | PCI, MSI, PR, PdUP |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 1979 election |
| Legislature term(s) | VIII Legislature (1979–1983) |
| Predecessor | Andreotti V Cabinet |
| Successor | Cossiga II Cabinet |
Cossiga resigned on 19 March 1980[1] and was re-appointed to form a second government.

The Cossiga Cabinet at the Quirinal Palace for the official portrait.
Party breakdown
- Christian Democracy (DC): prime minister, 17 ministers, 38 undersecretaries
- Italian Democratic Socialist Party (PSDI): 3 ministers, 6 undersecretaries
- Italian Liberal Party (PLI): 2 ministers, 2 undersecretaries
- Independents (PSI area): 2 ministers, 1 undersecretary
Composition
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