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M5S – PD talks start again – Trump supports Conte

cde.news desk · 1 min read
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epa07797692 Members of the Italian elite military guard Arma dei Corazzieri stand at the Quirinale Palace during the formal political consultations following the resignation of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, in Rome, Italy, 27 August 2019. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

U.S. President Donald Trump weighed into Italy’s political crisis on Tuesday, saying he hoped Giuseppe Conte would be reinstated as prime minister, as the climate improved in party talks to form a new government.

The role of Conte has been a sticking point in the negotiations between the 5-Star Movement, a member of the outgoing coalition, and the opposition Democratic Party (PD), which has been resisting his reappointment.

“Starting to look good for the highly respected Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giuseppi (sic) Conte,” Trump said on Twitter. “A very talented man who will hopefully remain Prime Minister.”

After setbacks early on Tuesday the roller-coaster talks between the anti-establishment 5-Star and the centre-left PD appeared to be back on track later in the day.

via SwissInfo

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