The issue had threatened to splinter Italy’s governing coalition. The League’s partner, the Five Star Movement, had opposed the project.
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Italy’s Government Parties Are Feuding, but Leaders Agree to Talk
The League party and Five Star Movement have been increasingly at odds, raising speculation that the coalition might collapse, forcing early elections.
European Union Warns Italy to Reduce Spending and Borrowing
The warning by the European Commission was expected in the face of a populist government that intends to cut taxes and increase spending and despises Brussels.
Italy’s Prime Minister Delivers Ultimatum to Warring Coalition Partners
Giuseppe Conte told the populist government’s battling coalition partners that if they didn’t stop paralyzing the government, he would quit and bring the government down with him.
Italy’s Fading Five Star Movement Puts Its Leader on the Block
With support for the party cratering, its political leader, Luigi Di Maio, survived a confidence vote. The movement’s prospects, however, are far from clear.
Matteo Salvini Announces New European Alliance of Far-Right Populists
Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s League party, and like-minded politicians from other countries hope to take control of the European Parliament in elections in May.
France Recalls Ambassador to Italy, Revealing Strains at Europe’s Core
Building tensions reached a breaking point after Italy’s deputy prime minister, Luigi Di Maio, met this week in France with a Yellow Vest leader.
Germany and France Renew Their Vows, but Challenges Abound
A ceremony intended to shore up Europe’s core highlighted the daunting challenges the Continent faces, from populism to a wobbly American alliance.
The Father, the Son and the Sins of Italian Politics
Luigi Di Maio, Italy’s squeaky clean deputy prime minister, has long tarred opponents with the alleged misdeeds of their fathers. Now his father is under scrutiny.
Stimulus Plan or Populist Giveaway? Italy’s Budget Sets Up Clash With E.U.
How best to invigorate the country’s economy has reanimated a wrenching debate in Europe about whether it is better to spend or cut in the face of stagnation.