Populists Humiliated in Italy Vote as Conte Gets a Respite – Bloomberg

Matteo Salvini’s latest attempt to grab power in Italy ended in humiliation, as his right-wing populist party lost a crucial regional election, breathing new life into the ruling coalition. Italian bonds surged.
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Italy’s Conte Will Reveal New Government Plan by Wednesday

(Bloomberg) — Italy’s premier-designate Giuseppe Conte said he plans to present a list of key ministers and a new government program to President Sergio Mattarella between Tuesday and Wednesday at the latest as he seeks to hold together a ruling coalition.Italy’s financial markets were unsettled Friday
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Italy’s president gives Conte green light to form new government – Reuters

Italy’s president asked Giuseppe Conte to head up a coalition of the 5-Star Movement and opposition Democratic Party (PD) on Thursday, a move could that could improve Italy’s fractious relations with the European Union.
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Rival Italian Parties Given Until Tuesday to Form New Coalition

(Bloomberg) — Italy’s center-left Democrats have until Tuesday to form a coalition with their long-time rivals, the anti-establishment Five Star Movement, after President Sergio Mattarella gave them more time to put together a new parliamentary majority.As head of state, Mattarella holds the power to
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How new elections in Italy, with Salvini or M5S in power could be good

Markets pay particular attention to Italy’s spending, given its public debt pile. This stands at above 130% of its growth rate, one of the highest in the world.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/08/22/how-new-elections-in-italy-with-salvini-or-m5s-in-power-could-be-good.html