Italy’s Salvini Commits to Right-Wing Pact, Asks Same of Berlusconi
The Northern League leader worries that his ally might do a deal with the left.
Italian Election 2018
Parliamentary elections were held in Italy on March 4. The anti-establishment Five Star Movement placed first with 227 out of 630 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 112 out of 315 seats in the Senate, followed by the far-right League with 125 and 58 seats. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed the center-left Democratic Party and center-right Forza Italia.
Consolidation on the Italian Left
Left-wing critics of Matteo Renzi join forces while a small party from Milan is open to a deal with the Democrats.
Italian Parties Draw Battle Lines Ahead of Election
The left rules out the right. The far left rules out the center-left. The Five Stars rule out everybody. How will Italy be governed?
Italy’s Small Left Rejects Pact, Making Defeat More Likely
By refusing to do a deal with the center-left, Pier Luigi Bersani makes a populist or right-wing victory more likely.
Italy’s Leftists Open Door to Necessary Alliance
The left won’t stand a chance divided, but it will be hard to set aside personal feuds and policy differences.
Salvini Would Pick Populists Over Center-Left for Coalition
The leader of Italy’s Northern League would prefer a government with the Five Star Movement.
Italian Right Makes Pact for Prime Ministership
Leaders agree that whoever wins the most votes will become prime minister of a coalition government.
Italian Voting Reforms Could Have Little Impact on Balance Between Parties
The left, right and populist Five Star Movement would remain roughly equal in size.
Italian Lawmakers Back Electoral Reforms Which Hurt Populists
The new voting system could make it harder for the populist Five Star Movement to come to power.
Berlusconi Comeback in Italy Looks Like a Long Shot
Too many things need to work out in the octogenarian’s favor.
Left-Wing Purists Split in Italy, Raise Risk of Five Star Victory
By breaking away from their party, rebel Democrats risk splitting the left-wing vote in the Five Star Movement’s favor.
Court Ruling Makes Early Elections More Likely in Italy
Justices clear the way for a switch back to proportional representation.
Italy’s Renzi Plots Return to Power After Referendum Defeat
The outgoing prime minister seeks early elections in order to stop enemies in his own party from toppling him.
Support for Early Elections Grows in Italy
Angelino Alfano, head of the junior ruling party, suggests snap elections could be held in February.