Italian coalition government deal gets go-ahead from 5SM online platform
Max Civili
Press TV, Rome
A coalition government deal between the 5 Star Movement and its long-time rival the Democratic Party was approved by about 80% of the 80,000 5 Star Movement grass roots members who cast their preference on the movement's online voting platform on Tuesday.
The outcome of the digital vote, which is considered binding by the Movement’s officials, paves the way for a new executive led by Premier-Designate, Giuseppe Conte. Conte's new government will replace that of the 5 Star Movement and far-right League party on which League's leader Matteo Salvini pulled the plug on August 8.
Had 5 Star Movement supporters voted against the forming of the coalition government, Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, would have had to call for early elections in the autumn.
Premier-Designate Conte has drafted a government programme that combines the 5 Star Movement’s 20 demands with those of the Democratic Party. Among the new government's top priorities are blocking a VAT hike, introducing a minimum wage and a law on conflict of interests, more aid to families and the disabled and a reduction in the number of lawmakers.
Giuseppe Conte is expected to return to President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday and drop his reservations on forming a new executive and say he will go ahead on the M5S-Democratic Party government-formation bid.
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