Salvini back in opposition as Italy’s new coalition gets green light
President approves pact between anti-establishment Five Star Movement and centre-left PD
President approves pact between anti-establishment Five Star Movement and centre-left PD
Ministers to meet as League politicians say they cannot work with Five Star Movement
Signs of readiness to lower deficit target beginning to open
Country is due to resubmit its budget after unprecedented rejection last months
Deputy prime minister says state won’t change its 2019 budget deficit target
Termination of Autostrade’s contract would force the state to take over its liabilities
PM Giuseppe Conte has pledged to cut taxes, boost welfare spend and overhaul some EU rules
Coalition of populist Five Star and League parties could be in place by end of the week
The ECB’s buying of Italian debt and an extension of maturities has improved resilience
Five Star and League strike deal fuelling fears they may form antagonistic government
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