Italy awaits PM nominee after populists unveil government programme

Italy awaits PM nominee after populists unveil government programme

Anti-establishment and far-right parties began haggling over who will be Italy’s next prime minister after publishing a joint policy programme on Friday that brought the eurozone’s third largest economy a step closer to a populist government.

The political deadlock brought about by March’s inconclusive elections neared its end after the plan’s unveiling by the Five Star Movement and the far-right League party.

The programme promises the end of post-crisis austerity measures and seeks deep change in relations with the European Union.Five Star members have until Friday evening to vote online on whether to approve the programme, while the League will offer […]

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