31

Jan

ANALYSIS-Italy’s Draghi seen facing tough year after presidential wrangling

ROME, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is likely to have a hard time controlling his coalition, politicians and analysts warn, after relations within and among the…

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30

Jan

Italy re-elects President Mattarella, government unity bruised

ROME, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Italian head of state Sergio Mattarella was re-elected for a second term on Saturday, with party chiefs asking him to carry on after a week…

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29

Jan

UPDATED: PM Draghi, Italian parties ask Mattarella to remain president

ROME, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Italy's ruling parties asked Sergio Mattarella on Saturday to carry on as president for a second term after failing to find a compromise candidate in…

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02

Jan

Italy’s president optimistic about 2022

Rome (dpa) - Despite coronavirus and sharply rising infection figures in Italy, President Sergio Mattarella exuded optimism in the last New Year's Eve speech of his term.  "Looking at the path we have…

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03

Feb

Mario Draghi accepts Italian President’s mandate to form new Government

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella has given a mandate to former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi to form a new government, an official said on Wednesday. Draghi will now have to hold talks…

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01

Nov

Mattarella approves submission of revised budget for parliamentary discussion and scrutiny

The Italian President has approved the submission of a revised budget document for discussion to the two chambers. Agreement was reached late in the night. The Budget Law is expected…

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18

Aug

Funerals for victims of Genoa’s bridge collapse held

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte led mourners at the ceremony  of the state funeral for the victims of Genoa's Bridge Collapse. The funeral was held in…

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04

Jul

Italian authorities should seize League funds “wherever they may be” until it has recouped some €49 million of public money received by the party’s former leader and convicted fraudster, Italy’s supreme court has ruled

The Local:  In a ruling on Tuesday, the Court of Cassation recommended a "blanket" seizure of funds from the hard-right party's bank accounts, deposits and other assets in connection with the…

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11

Jun

Mattarella : “Let the face of this Republic be a human one”

ANSA The Italian President in a strong appeal said, "You, elected by the people, gathered in this sovereign assembly, must feel the immense dignity of your mission. It is up…

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31

May

Italy: Habemus Premier

After 88 days of negotiations, discussions, false starts, impeachment threats and an institutional crisis Italy's powers announced that "There are all the conditions for a political government". So this marks…

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31

May

Possible ‘political’ solution for Italy’s impasse

Italian interim prime minister Cottarelli said politicians, rather than technocrats like himself, might be able to steer the country out of deadlock. This declaration has opened the door for a…

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29

May

Impeachment against Mattarella not on the cards

The impeachment against Mattarella is not on anymore on the cards. M5s Di Maio announced this on Tuesday. He stated that the possibility of impeachment is not being considered anymore…

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29

May

Quo Vadis Italia – Day 2 – Death threats to Mattarella evoke the memories of when his brother was killed in the 80s

Luigi Di Maio and Matteo Salvini, used harsh tones, to call to popular mobilisation against the powers and the Europe of the banks, in defence of the right of Italian…

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28

May

Carlo Cottarelli given mandate to form new technocratic government in Italy

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella has appointed former International Monetary Fund official Carlo Cottarelli as interim prime minster despite demands for him to be impeached. Cottarelli accepted the mandate with reservation…

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27

May

Quo Vadis Italia?

Italy’s premier-designate has told the president he has been unable to form what would have been western Europe’s first populist government. A presidential palace official told reporters on Sunday night…

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27

May

Di Maio issues ultimatum to Mattarella – Or close discussions within today or elections.

"This government game either closes within the next 24 hours or does not close anymore, we have already waited long enough". This was stated by the political leader of the M5s,…

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26

May

Disagreement with Mattarella on the appointment of Minister of Finance lead to tensions and increases the risk of new elections in Italy.

Italy risks to go back to vote. 82 days since the last Italian election, the country is still without a government. Although M5s and Lega have agreed on the appointment…

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23

May

Italian President Mattarella calls Giuseppe Conte for a decisive meeting, an indication that soon, Italy might have a Prime Minister

The Italian President Sergio Mattarella, has called for Giuseppe Conte, the person indicated by both M5S and Lega as the next Prime Minister for a meeting. The meeting is expected to take place today at 1730.  According to…

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22

May

Law Professor Giuseppe Conte named as chosen candidate for Italian Prime Minister

Law professor Giuseppe Conte has been named as the choice of the Five Star Movement and League to lead the coalition government. During the past two weeks, the League's Matteo…

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15

May

Italy : The long obstacle race for government formation is still on

There was no agreement on who will be the next Prime Minister of Italy and both M5s and Lega asked Italian President Mattarella for more time. The Head of State agreed to…

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08

May

22nd July the most probable date for new elections in Italy

Italy might have failed to reach the World Cup, but at this stage, the months of June and July seem to be taken up by another kind of contest following…

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07

May

Italy – No chance to form ‘Government’

President Sergio Mattarella held a third round of formal political consultations on Monday but there was no sign of a breakthrough to end the gridlock that followed Italy's inconclusive election…

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07

May

Di Maio: “Ready to step back, we choose a premier with Salvini” The League “appreciates”

Luigi Di Maio opens to Matteo Salvini in an attempt to give the country a government after more than 60 days. "Ok to a third premier but with commitment on…

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20

Apr

Italy risks new election

Italian News Agency Ansa reports that President Sergio Mattarella has decided to take two days to reflect after Senate Speaker Maria Elisabetta Casellati reported back to him on Friday following her exploratory…

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