List of political parties in Italy

In Italy, there is a multi-party system. This means that it is unlikely for any one party to gain a majority in the Italian parliament and so coalitions between several parties must be formed.
Major parties.
Major parties are parties with representation in the Italian parliament.
Five Star Movement
("Movimento 5 Stelle") - A party that promotes populism, environmentalism and direct democracy. It's leader Giuseppe Conte was a former Italian Prime Minister.
The People of Freedom ("Il Popolo della Libertà") - A centre-right party that promotes liberal conservatism, Christian democracy and liberalism. It's leader Silvio Berlusconi is the Italian Prime Minister.
Democratic Party ("Partito Democratico") - A centre-left party that promotes social democracy.
Northern League ("Lega Nord") - A right-wing federalist party which wants to make the region of Italy called Padania an independent country.
Future and Freedom ("Futuro e Libertà") - A centre-right party which promotes liberal conservatism and national conservatism.
Italy of Values ("Italia dei Valori") - A centrist party which promotes populism and anti-corruption.
Union of Christian and Centre Democrats - A centrist party which promotes Christian democracy and social conservatism.
Minor parties.
Having a minor representation in elective bodies with less than 4% of the vote in the 2008 general election: