Italy appeared to be edging closer to political resolutions even though coalition talks were dragging on to Wednesday’s deadline. Comments from both 5-Star Movement and Democratic Party (PD) were up beat after yesterday’s meeting concluded.
PD’s Senate leader Andrea Marcucci said “our work is continuing in a fruitful way”. Deputy PD leader Paola De Micheli said the two sides had “analyzed points for the basis of a common program”. 5-Star’s Senate chief Stefano Patuanelli also said there was a “good climate” during the meeting.
Both parties are expected to tell President Sergio Mattarella by Wednesday 1400 GMT on whether a coalition could be formed. If not, Mattarella would dissolve the parliament and call for an early election.
