2 June 1946: How Was the Republic Born? Between the institutional referendum and the Constituent Assembly, rediscovering a historic turning point.

Eighty years after that decisive choice, the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies offers a moment of reflection and in-depth discussion to revisit the roots of the Italian Republic, between the institutional referendum and the work of the Constituent Assembly. A pivotal historical moment that is not only a matter of memory, but still today a key to understanding the present and imagining the future of democracy.

The event opens with the presentation of the video podcast “Stroncate Scientifiche: Special Issue on 2 June 1946,” produced by the School’s students, offering an original and contemporary perspective on that crucial period.

This will be followed by contributions from scholars who will guide the audience through some of the most significant issues: from the birth of the Republic to the role of women’s suffrage, and the evolution of Parliament over time. A journey that weaves together law and history, highlighting tensions, achievements, and perspectives of democratic citizenship.

An opportunity to rediscover a foundational turning point in Italian history and to reflect, today, on the meaning and value of the Republic.

The event is organized in collaboration with ANPI Pisa and the Fondazione Insigniti OMRI