Renzi’s Candidacy for Italy Premier Considered by Parties

Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi’s candidacy for the Italian premiership is being taken into consideration across the political spectrum as parties seek a compromise to form a new government.

Renzi, 38, was promoted by a member of his Democratic Party late yesterday and labeled a credible candidate today by an ally of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Politicians are signaling their preferences as President Giorgio Napolitano seeks a leader capable of uniting a majority in Italy’s fractious parliament.