Opposition to Euro Membership Growing in Italy
Fringe parties in Italy are advocating a withdrawal from the single currency area.
Parliamentary elections were held in Italy on February 24 and 25. The Democratic-led center-left won a majority of 345 out of 630 seats in the Chamber of Deputies but split control of the Senate with the center-right and Five Star Movement. Centrist parties supporting incumbent prime minister Mario Monti placed fourth.
Fringe parties in Italy are advocating a withdrawal from the single currency area.
The former prime minister wants to reclaim his office. He could end up rescuing his successor.