Giuseppe Conte seems in no hurry to resolve crisis brought on by Matteo Renzi’s actions
Renzi walked out of the government after criticising Conte's handling of the Covid-19 emergency and saying he was hoarding power
14 January 2021 - 15:49
Rome — Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte appeared in no hurry on Thursday to resolve a political crisis triggered by a junior coalition partner, which has abandoned the cabinet in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Italia Viva, a small party headed by former premier Matteo Renzi, walked out of the government on Wednesday, presenting a long list of grievances including the way Conte had handled the health emergency, and accusing him of hoarding power...
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