Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is flanked by Deputy Prime Ministers Matteo Salvini and Welfare Minister Luigi Di Maio and Justiice Minister, Alfonso Bonafedeas as he addresses the Senate in Rome, Italy, 20 August 2019. EPA
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is flanked by Deputy Prime Ministers Matteo Salvini and Welfare Minister Luigi Di Maio and Justiice Minister, Alfonso Bonafedeas as he addresses the Senate in RomShow more

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Italy PM Giuseppe Conte resigns with parting shot at far-right Matteo Salvini

Elections may follow the resignation if a new coalition government cannot be formed

Jack Dutton

August 20, 2019