Italy’s Giuseppe Conte survives vote but outright majority eludes him
The result in parliament should provide a boost to EU officials trying to co-ordinate efforts to fight Covid-19
20 January 2021 - 12:55
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will work to broaden support for his depleted coalition after falling short of an outright majority in a crucial Senate vote.
The premier secured the support of 156 senators on Tuesday, less than an outright majority of 161 votes, while 140 rejected him...
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