Italian president meets prospective prime minister

Italian President Sergio Mattarella and nominee for prime minister Giuseppe Conte are meeting in Rome, where they are expected to give a joint press conference.

Observers say the meeting could pave the way for Conte to be appointed as prime minister.

A presidential source said before summoning the little-known law professor, Mattarella had contacted the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the far-right Northern League to receive confirmation that he remained their choice for prime minister.

SOURCE: euronews
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