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Giuseppe Conte (Italian pronunciation: [dʒuˈzɛppe ˈkonte]; born 8 August 1964) is an Italian jurist, academic, and politician who served as prime minister of Italy from June 2018 to February 2021. He has been the president of the Five Star Movement (M5S) since August 2021.
Jan 26, 2021 · Italy’s prime minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned in an escalation of the political instability that has enveloped the country as it battles both the Covid-19 pandemic and a brutal recession.
Jan 26, 2021 · Giuseppe Conte, who has led coalition governments since 2018, quit after losing his Senate majority over his plans for EU recovery funds. He hopes to form a new government, but faces opposition from former PM Matteo Renzi and other parties.
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Jan 25, 2021 · Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte intends to resign after losing his majority, his office has said. Mr Conte will officially inform his colleagues of his intentions at a cabinet meeting tomorrow. He will then go to the presidential palace to formally hand in his resignation.
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Jan 19, 2021 · Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has won a crucial vote to stay in power - days after former PM Matteo Renzi pulled his party out of the coalition. The vote in the Senate - 156-140, with 16...
Jan 26, 2021 · Conte stepped down after losing the support of former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who opposed his plan for spending EU recovery funds. President Mattarella will decide whether to reappoint Conte or form a new government amid the pandemic and the economic crisis.
Jan 26, 2021 · Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned, according to the country's president. Mr Conte survived two confidence votes in parliament last week, but then lost his absolute majority in the Senate after centrist ally and former PM Matteo Renzi defected.
