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Elections in Vatican City
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Vatican City: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Raffaella Petrini; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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RP
Raffaella Petrini live
Head of government
Head of state
Leo XIV
Region
Europe
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Elections nearby - Europe
Next election
-
Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Vatican City
Population
882
Country facts
Legislature
Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State
Established
1929
Currency
euro
Official language
Latin
Capital
Vatican City
Region
Europe
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Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Vatican City?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Vatican City?
The head of government is Raffaella Petrini.
What type of government does Vatican City have?
Vatican City is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.