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Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini speaks Aug. 7, 2019, in Sabaudia, Italy. The collapse of the coalition between the right-wing League party and the anti-establishment Five Star Movement seems imminent now that League leader Salvini has asked for an early general election.

The collapse of the coalition between the right-wing League party and the anti-establishment Five Star Movement seems imminent now that League leader Matteo Salvini has asked for an early general election.

Italy's Government Hangs by a Thread

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The collapse of the coalition between the right-wing League party and the anti-establishment Five Star Movement seems imminent after League leader Matteo Salvini asked Aug. 8 for an early general election. But even if the League formally leaves the coalition government, several institutional steps will have to take place before an election is called.

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Italy's Government Hangs by a Thread

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