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ITALY: With PD accepting Conte as PM, M5S-PD gov't seems in the offing.
- Nevertheless, obstacles remain: Pres. Mattarella's demand that the next gov't
hold a stable majority. M5S+PD hold a majority of just 9 in the Chamber and are
short by 3 in the Senate. Minority parties needed to avoid potential rebels from
PD or M5S voting against new gov't.
- Also M5S leader Di Maio stating on Aug 27 that party members will need to
approve new coalition in online ballot. An overwhelming vote against could lead
to re-evaluation.

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