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Italian president gives PM mandate to Conte

Italian president Sergio Mattarella has given a mandate to Giuseppe Conte to become prime minister of a coalition of far-right League and anti-establishment 5-Star movement.

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Proposed Italian ¨PM Giuseppe Conte accused of lying on CV

The anti-establishment Five-Star Movement and the far-right League, which have drawn up a coalition pact aimed at ending months of deadlock, have nominated political novice Giuseppe Conte as the man they want to enact their radical policy plans.

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Political unknown proposed as Italy's new prime minister

Italy’s populist Five Star Movement and the far-right League have proposed Giuseppe Conte as the country’s new prime minister.

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Italy's coalition programme plan: point by point

This is what the leading parties from the Italian election are proposing to do in office together.

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Anti-establishment Italian parties agree basis for coalition

Some of the proposals of the populist 5-Star Movement and the far-right League will be seen as controversial

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Italy's populist coalition plans spark social media satire

Commentators have been having a field day over attempts by Italy's unlikely coalition hopefuls to draw up a plan for government.

Economy

Italy coalition shocks Europe with draft plans

The two big winners from the Italian election have considered plans to pull out of the Euro, seek debt relief and raise benefits.

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Italian court rules Silvio Berlusconi can run for office again

The billionaire was convicted of tax fraud in 2013 but now, at 81 years old, he's back in the political arena.

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As it happened this morning: May 7

Good morning Europe! Welcome to our coverage of the major European stories and key international news on Monday, May 7.

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Berlusconi pledges to back League's Salvini as Italy's next PM

"I'm happy for Matteo Salvini and the League," the 81-year-old former prime minister said in a video message.

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Italy: 'Five Star' open to talks after election success

The anti-establishment movement emerged as the biggest single party after Sunday's poll

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Italy's ruling centre-left in shock after crushing election defeat

Italy's ruling centre left coalition emerges in third place, hurt by anger over poverty and mass immigration

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Femen protest as Berlusconi casts ballot in general election

A Femen activist interrupted voting at Silvio Berlusconi's polling station in Milan on Sunday (March 4) as he waited to vote.

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Italy election: Divisive campaign leaves bitter taste for some

Whatever the outcome, Italy's general election has exposed deep rifts in society and stirred anger over issues like immigration and poverty

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What we learned from the Italian election

There was no outright winner in the vote, but major gains for anti-establishment parties.

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Italy: Decision day after divisive election campaign

Voting is underway on Sunday but political gridlock is expected to be the outcome

World News

Italy prepares to vote after divisive race

Italy gets ready to go to the polls in one of the most contentious elections in years.

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Italy's politicians in final rally ahead of election

Five Star, the Northern League and the Democratic Party held last-minute rallies ahead of Sunday's election in Italy

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How migration influences voters in Italy's general election

How important is the issue of migration to voters in Italy? Is the 'alarmist' way the issue is being reported in some sections of the media likely to influence the vote?

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Five charts to help you understand Italy’s pivotal election

Italy is going to the polls on Sunday, March 4. Here we look at the data behind the key election issues.