Renzi’s defeat about more than populist Euroscepticism
Analysis: Many feared reforms would strip Italy of its constitutional checks and balances
Analysis: Many feared reforms would strip Italy of its constitutional checks and balances
Italian prime minister wins confidence vote and tweets his intention to press ahead with reforms
Re-election comes after two PD candidates rejected by parliament
Divided parliament had failed for fifth time to elect Napolitano’s successor
President Napolitano appoints two committees of “wise men”
Giorgio Napolitano met party leaders yesterday to try to find a way out of the stalemate
Centre-left leader cites unacceptable conditions demanded for formation of coalition
Single currency at four-month lows as Italy’s funding costs show sharp rise
Lack of progress on new government, worries about Cyprus bailout hit demand
Napolitano invites Bersani to join together a month after inconclusive elections
Grillo remains most unpredictable element in complex jigsaw
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