Italy’s Renzi Could Back a New Government to Avoid Elections
- Former premier doesn’t rule out supporting third Conte cabinet
- Conte will have to overcome personal rivalry to regain backing
Matteo Renzi
Photographer: Alessandro Di Meo/Ansa/Bloomberg
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Italy’s former premier Matteo Renzi, who triggered the collapse of Italy’s government, said he wants a new cabinet soon to avoid new elections.
Renzi prompted Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s resignation by pulling his tiny Italy Alive party out of the ruling coalition, but he left the door ajar for Conte to return after meeting with President Sergio Mattarella, who’s responsible for choosing a new premier-designate.