“A center-right coalition led by Matteo Salvini, once Italy’s most powerful politician, won three key regions but fell short in Tuscany, where victory could have bolstered his comeback bid.” – by Gaia Pianigiani
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Di Maio Quits as Five Star Leader in Italy, Deepening Party’s Disarray (NYT)
“He was once the fresh face of a new political force. Now, his exit could signal yet another government crisis.” – by Jason Horowitz
Italian politics: Matteo Salvini’s comeback bid (Financial Times)
“Victory in the leftwing region of Emilia-Romagna, could propel the League leader to prime minister.” – by Miles Johnson
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte resigns plunging the country into fresh political turmoil (Euronews)
“Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned, plunging the country into fresh political turmoil.” – by Gareth Browne