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Italy's Renzi moves to form new government

Feb 18, 2014, 4:38 PM EST
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Having dispatched interim Premier Enrico Letta in dramatic fashion last week, Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi is on the cusp of leading a new government -- if he can translate his charisma and youthful appeal into support from right-of-center parties.

Background:

Italy's man in a hurry faces questions as he starts coalition talks [Reuters]

Meets party leaders in bid to form government [Bloomberg]

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