The Fate of the Eurozone

Just as the factors driving Berlin's economic malaise extend far beyond its borders, the impact of Germany's slow growth will reverberate across Europe.

The Five Star Movement and the Democratic Party have agreed to govern together. But should they fail to bridge their policy differences, the alliance could be short-lived.

The League tried to force an early election by scuttling the ruling coalition. But some political horse trading could thwart the right-wing party's aims -- and shut it out of a new government.

Failure to appoint a new government could still mean new elections.

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.

After more than four years of left-wing leadership, Greece's government is now under the control of a conservative party. But the lingering effects of the long Greek economic crisis will dampen the incoming administration's pro-business ambitions.

Significant negotiations will probably take place in the coming days to make sure that Continental lawmakers ratify the nominations for the top spots in the European Union.

Greece's next government will inherit an economy still reeling from the aftermath of a decadeslong crisis, delaying its recovery.

The European Commission has proposed an excessive deficit procedure against Italy, leaving Rome to go back to the drawing board to evade additional austerity measures.

Rome has so far avoided Continental sanction for its expansive budgetary policies, but Brussels' patience may be wearing thin.