The new coalition government of 5-Star Movement and Democratic Party (PD) finally sworn into office today, ending recent political turmoil. Giuseppe Conte remains as Prime Minister that leads a cabinet with 7 women and 14 men. The government will now face confidence votes in the lower and upper houses next Monday and Tuesday. Conte is expected to win both votes.
The important role of economy minister is taken up by Roberto Gualtieri, a Democrat, and the chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. His appointment is seen as sending a clear signal Rome wanted to reset its relations with Brussels.
