Italy forms new govt after 2-month stalemate

Italy forms new govt after 2-month stalemate
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Summary Italy finally forms new govt, a coalition of Silvio Berlusconi's forces and center-left rivals.

 

ROME (AP) - Italy finally has formed a new government, a coalition of Silvio Berlusconi s forces and center-left rivals who forged an unusual alliance to break a two-month stalemate following inconclusive elections.


Enrico Letta, a center-left leader, will be premier in the government, which marks the latest political comeback by Berlusconi.


The media mogul s conservative forces  participation is crucial to the new government s viability.


President Giorgio Napolitano said Saturday the government will enjoy the support of both chambers of the heavily polarized Parliament.


Letta and his ministers, including Berlusconi s top political aide, will be sworn in Sunday.

 

 

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