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The return of Matteo Salvini to power may only be a matter of time
Leader of rightwing League party criticised for trying to force fresh election
Italian premier will have to work hard to keep a Five Star-PD coalition together
Prime minister steps out of shadows in tense negotiations to form new government
Matteo Salvini’s bid to trigger an election campaign is the talk of the beach
A Five Star-Democratic party tie-up could steer through a new budget
PM blames League leader Matteo Salvini for government collapse
Elections or a fresh coalition may follow the prime minister’s departure
Address by prime minister Conte expected to mark end of administration
Governing coalition’s fragmentation fuels row over whether to let boat land
A government led by Matteo Salvini after fresh elections may be more coherent but worse
Prime minister faces vote of no confidence as Matteo Salvini seeks early elections
Opposition parties and coalition partner join forces to block no-confidence vote
Actors criticise refugee policy after Italy turns away boat carrying 151 people
An election would force him to think about policy rather than self-promotion
Coalition partner Five Star resists snap elections before budget vote
How the alliance between the League and Five Star unravelled
League tables motion against Giuseppe Conte as Matteo Salvini hits the beach
Ruling populist coalition on verge of collapse after far-right League ramps up tensions
Move to imprison and fine captains up to €1m comes under fire
Deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini threatens to pull plug on alliance with Five Star
Interior minister seeks to map out and bulldoze travellers’ camps
Italy’s deputy PM faces demands for answers over party financing claims
Italy’s southerners feel left behind and have turned their backs on Five Star
Public administration and judicial reforms would support investment and raise productivity growth
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