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At 12.40 (Italy hour, UTC + 1) today, Tuesday 26 January, the Conte Bis government is formally concluded. As reported by ANSA, the Prime Minister left the Quirinale Palace where he handed over his resignation to the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella. Conte has been out by car half an hour after his arrival.
The premier had already communicated his resignation in the CdM this morning. A CdM which, according to what is learned, closed with a “very affectionate” moment and the applause of ministers for the premier. “I thank the entire government team, every single minister, for every day of these months together,” Conte said.
New Europe spoke with Nicola Fratoianni, a member of parliament from
Sinistra Italiana, about the current political crisis. His party has confirmed their support for Conte after his government lost its absolute majority in the Senate.
New Europe (NE):
What do you expect in terms of a positive outcome for this political crisis?
Nicola Fratoianni (NF): It is possible to rule now only with parliamentarians sharing and supporting the program of this government. During this year the government was supported by a majority which underwent some modifications. In this regard, we had in the parliament the birth of the
Italia Viva political group, which was created after a split from the Democratic Party. I expect, at this very moment, clarity and wisdom. I think it was right to go into the parliament to present a proposal and see if there was a majority. There was a crystal clear majority in the Chamber, while in the Senate the majority was insufficient. In the next days, I expect that