Italy faces fresh elections as negotiations stall

Political deadlock continues after coalition talks break down

Italian President Sergio Mattarella announces the end of talks to form a coalition government
Italian President Sergio Mattarella announces the end of talks to form a coalition government
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Italy is facing the prospect of fresh national elections after the third round of official negotiations to form a functional coalition government failed.

Italian president Sergio Mattarella called an end to formal talks on Monday, more than two months after national elections resulted in a hung parliament.

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