First Prodi government | |
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 53rd Cabinet of Italy | |
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| Date formed | 18 May 1996 |
| Date dissolved | 21 October 1998 (887 days) |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro |
| Head of government | Romano Prodi |
| No. of ministers | 22 (incl. Prime Minister) |
| Ministers removed | 1 |
| Total no. of members | 23 (incl. Prime Minister) |
| Member party | PDS, PPI, RI, FdV, UD External support: PRC |
| Status in legislature | Centre-left coalition |
| Opposition party | FI, AN, LN, CCD, CDU |
| Opposition leader | Silvio Berlusconi |
| History | |
| Election | 1996 election |
| Legislature term | XIII Legislature (1996 – 2001) |
| Predecessor | Dini government |
| Successor | First D'Alema government |
The first Prodi government was the 53rd government of Italy. It held office from 18 May 1996 until 21 October 1998.