Italy's Coalition Government On The Brink Of Collapse

 

Euronews: Italy's government plunged into crisis after junior coalition partner quits 

Italy's ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday after former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi withdrew support over the country's economic recovery plans. 

Renzi announced in a press conference on Wednesday evening that his Italia Viva party was resigning from government. 

The small centrist party had two ministers.

It also means the ruling coalition no longer has a majority in parliament. 

His announcement plunged the country, Europe's most heavily impacted by the pandemic, into a new political crisis. 

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WNU Editor: As if there wasn't enough troubles in the world. 

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