The official language of Italy is Italian. It is the most widely spoken language across the country and is based on the medieval Tuscan dialect of Florence

. Italian was formally declared the official language during the Fascist period in 1925, and its status was later reinforced by laws and constitutional provisions, including Article 1 of law 482/1999 which explicitly states that "The official language of the Republic is Italian"

. While Italian is the official language, many Italians also speak regional dialects or minority languages, some of which have official recognition in certain regions. However, Italian remains the primary language used in government, legal proceedings, and education throughout Italy