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A new Italian government was sworn into office on Thursday, with the pro-European Democratic Party (PD) flanking the anti-establishment Five-Star Movement. The unlikely alliance has been cheered on by financial markets, Reuters reports. | |
The administration looks certain to seek a much less conflictual relationship with the EU than the previous coalition, which was comprised of the Five-Star Movement and the right-wing League, which constantly railed against EU budget and migration rules. | |
The PD has taken charge of the Economy Ministry and the European Affairs Ministry, while former PD prime minister Paolo Gentiloni looks certain to become Italy’s next EU commissioner – appointments that should guarantee smooth ties with Brussels. | |
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, a law professor with no party affiliation, led his new team of seven women and 14 men in the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace. |
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