Anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) was the bigger winner, taking XXX share of the vote to become the single biggest party. Its huge popularity means that while the party is unable to govern on its own, it is unlikely to be left out of a coalition of other parties. Lawmaker […]
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Matteo Salvini has been accused of colluding with Vladimir Putin to collapse the Italian government in order to bring his populist anti-EU party into power. The anti-immigration Lega Nord leader, who is hoping to be swept into power in a right-wing coalition in the September election, allegedly sent an emissary […]
Luca Morisi, the influential social media guru credited with the surge in support for the Italian far-right League party, has been placed under investigation for the alleged possession and sale of drugs. Morisi was the mastermind behind “the Beast”, software that helps to produce a constant stream of content – […]
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, a technocrat who had previously refused any direct party affiliation, on Sunday took on the task of reviving the fortunes of the 5-Star Movement as it struggles to find a way out of a political crisis. FILE PHOTO: Italy’s outgoing Prime […]
ROME — Premier Mario Draghi urged Italy’s polarized politicians Wednesday to unite behind his new government to help the country confront the coronavirus pandemic and the economic devastation it has wrought, saying Italy has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a more sustainable, equitable and healthy nation for future generations. Draghi […]
Matteo Salvini hits out at Italy’s ‘capitulation’ to Rutte in EU deal Mr Salvini, the leader of Italy’s League party, has claimed to have had a change of heart on Europe as he seeks to join the new government headed by a former eurocrat. He held a meeting yesterday with […]
By Crispian Balmer, Giselda Vagnoni ROME (Reuters) – Italian President Sergio Mattarella looks set to ask former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi to form a government of national unity to tackle the twin coronavirus and economic crises battering the country. Italian President Sergio Mattarella speaks at the Quirinale palace, […]
Mr Conte has resigned from the role as he looks to form a new government in Rome. His chances of doing so could depend on Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who could allow Mr Conte to form a new government if he believes there’s a good chance of doing so successfully. […]