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Now playing Next Italy Italy's Salvini triumphs in Umbria as ruling alliance slumps Far-right League leader Matteo Salvini won a crushing victory in the Italian region of Umbria, results on Monday showed, raising questions about the survival of the ruling coalition. 28/10/2019
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Now playing Next Italy Italy's new government can get to work after getting senators' backing Senators backed Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte's new government with 169 in favour and 133 against. 10/09/2019
Now playing Next Italy Members of Italy's Five-Star Movement approve coalition with PD Members of Italy's Five Star Movement vote 79% in favour of coalition with Democratic Party 03/09/2019
Now playing Next World Last ditch effort: Italy's Conte hopes for populist-left wing alliance Populist 5-Star supporters are voting today on whether to hook up with their long-time foe, the centre-left Democratic Party. 03/09/2019
Now playing Next Italy Italian PM appeals to 5-Star members to back new government Members of 5-Star will hold a ballot on the party's internet platform on Tuesday to decide whether the group should join forces with the Democratic Party, its traditional foe. 02/09/2019
Now playing Next Italy Shut out but revved up: could Italy's Salvini thrive in opposition? Out of the government, but not out of the picture: The far-right League Party's charismatic leader Matteo Salvini has been the dominant figure in Italian politics in recent months, but he may be more powerful still in the opposition. 29/08/2019
Now playing Next Italy 'Time for a new humanism': Conte hints at change in refugee policy Five Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio has confirmed plans for a new coalition with the Democratic Party. But, before it can happen, Italy's president must agree to it. 28/08/2019
Now playing Next World How far will parties compromise for a new Italian government? Francesco Daveri, a professor at the Bocconi School of Management, spoke to Euronews about the potential pitfalls, and points of consensus in any future Italian government. 28/08/2019
Now playing Next World Italy's politicians fail to reach agreement on new government A failure to reach a consensus improves Matteo Salvini's chances of getting his wish of new elections. 26/08/2019
Now playing Next World Forcing Salvini to the opposition benches could change his behaviour, says pollster Italy's firebrand interior minister could be pushed out of government 22/08/2019
Now playing Next World “It’s not going to be easy” - Italian MPs debate potential coalition Michele Sodano and Lia Quartapelle 21/08/2019
Now playing Next Italy Italy president holding talks to find new government after Conte quits Italy's president, Sergio Mattarella, is beginning two days of consultations with political parties in the hope of finding a majority for a new government. 20/08/2019
Now playing Next Italy Italy government feud: PM Conte slams minister Salvini as 'disloyal' Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called Matteo Salvini "disloyal" and "obsessed with immigration" in an open letter. 15/08/2019