He was a member of the Socialist Party and was one of its leading figures following World War II.

[1] He served as the minister of industry and commerce in the cabinets led by Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi in the period 1946–1947.

[3] In July 1946 he was appointed minister of industry and commerce to the cabinet formed by Alcide De Gasperi and remained in the office until May 1947.

[6] Within the party he was one of the leaders of the leftist faction, the others being Pietro Nenni and Lelio Basso.

[4] Morandi died in Milan on 26 July 1955.