Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte

Italy’s new coalition government, backed by the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and centre-left Democratic Party (PD), has been officially sworn in. The swearing-in ceremony held on Thursday in a large ballroom at the…

Italy’s caretaker Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, who resigned a week ago after the collapse of a populist alliance, was tasked Thursday with forming a government under a new, left-leaning coalition. The 55-year-old law professor, who…

Italy’s 14-month populist government looks set to finally collapse Tuesday after months of infighting and gridlock, paving the way for “unpredictable” outcomes. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is due to speak at the Senate at 3.00 p.m.…