First Cossiga government
Cossiga I Cabinet | |
|---|---|
36th Cabinet of Italy | |
| 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 | 1979 election |
| Legislature term | VIII Legislature (1979–1983) |
| Predecessor | Andreotti V Cabinet |
| Successor | Cossiga II Cabinet |
The Cossiga I Cabinet, led by Francesco Cossiga, was the 36th cabinet of the Italian Republic.
Cossiga resigned on 19 March 1980 and was re-appointed to form a second government.