Istalian Socialist Party (3644)

The Istalian Socialist Party (Istalian: Partito Socialista Istaliano, PSI) is a radical socialist political party in Istalia, which was founded on 19 June 3644 in the Istalian capital city of Romula.

The current chairman of the party is Matteo Corvino, who has held that position since 3644. Due to defections from other parties in the Istalian parliament, the PSI currently holds two deputies. Following the local elections of 3645, the party is also represented in over 90 local councils across the country.

Early years
The Istalian Socialist Party was founded in 3644 by delegates of several workers' associations and parties, notably including the once prominent Istalian Communist Party (PCI). The new PSI was formally registered on 19 June 3644. During the party's first congress, held on 24 October later that year, Metteo Corvino was elected as its first chairman.

Originally, the Istalian Socialist Party adhered to the principles of communism. However, as the party gradually adopted to parliamentary traditions, the PSI abandoned most of its more radical policies, in favour of a more moderate form of reformist socialism; sometimes referred to as simply social-democracy.

Popular support
The Istalian Socialist Party has traditionally had its strongholds in the larger cities across Istalia, such as in the capital city Romula, as well as in Florenza and Calliari. The party receives over 70 percent of its support from a combined voter pool of industrial workers and voters under the age of 30.

A significant portion of the party's voter base also consists of women. According to a recent study, carried out by the Sema Polling Institute on behalf of the PSI, over 53 percent of its voters are women, which is the second highest share of women for any national Istalian party.