Daily Mail: France recalls its ambassador to Italy over series of 'provocations' by leaders of the populist government 'unprecedented' since the end of WWII
* France has recalled its ambassador in Rome after 'repeated accusations' by Italy
* Officials in Paris accused Italy of 'unfounded attacks and outlandish claims'
* It comes a day after France denounced a meeting between Yellow Vest protesters and Italy's populist deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio
France's foreign ministry has recalled its ambassador to Rome after a series of 'provocations' by leaders of Italy's populist government.
Tensions have flared between the two countries since the Five Star Movement and far-right League party came to power in a coalition in Italy last June.
It comes a day after Paris furiously denounced Italy's deputy PM Luigi Di Maio for meeting leaders of the French Yellow Vest protest movement.
'For several months France has been the subject of repeated accusations, unfounded attacks and outlandish claims,' the French foreign ministry said in a statement today, calling them 'unprecedented' since the end of World War II.
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WNU Editor: This break between Italy and France comes on the heels of the French government passing an anti-riot bill that gives police extraordinary powers to stop the protesters .... French lawmakers approve controversial 'anti-riot' bill (France 24). As an outside observer, the French government looks insecure and under threat. And while they are not panicking yet, they give the perception that they are. My prediction. When you rule against the will of the people, the people will revolt. And in France, they are revolting.
More News On The Deteriorating Relations Between France And Italy
France recalls Italy ambassador after worst verbal onslaught 'since the war' -- France 24
France recalls ambassador to Italy after yellow vest meeting -- AP
France tells Italy 'Basta! - withdraws envoy after war of words -- Reuters
France recalls ambassador to Italy as diplomatic row deepens -- BBC
France recalls ambassador to Italy after Di Maio meets 'yellow vest' protesters -- DW
France recalling ambassador from Rome after Italy's deputy PM meets Yellow Vest leaders -- RT
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