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Europe, immigration, tax and spending divide parties ahead of March 4 poll
Former premier finds friends in Florence but loses capacity to sway voters nationally
The party lacks any cohesive team that looks like a credible government in waiting
Attack on foreigners takes place against backdrop of political tension over immigration
The former prime minister has recast himself as a pro-EU elder statesman and an alternative to Five Star’s populism
French president close to endorsing pro-EU ruling party over Eurosceptic rivals
Democratic party hampered by damaging rift with leftwing dissidents
President’s call comes ahead of general election that carries huge risks for eurozone
Polls point to unclear outcome that could raise political risk in lacklustre economy
Former Italian prime minister plots comeback but resurgent centre-right scents chance
But a rightwing alliance would need a coalition for national rule, writes Tony Barber
Win for Berlusconi-led coalition rings alarm bell for Renzi ahead of general election
Key test for Italian parties ahead of general election due as early as March 2018
Governor likely to be reappointed despite strong opposition from Renzi
Need for higher provisions could crimp lending to businesses, Italy’s former PM says
Italy’s former leader seeks to rebuild a rightwing coalition, writes Tony Barber
A former Italian prime minister settles old scores and sets out a new agenda
Exit polls show former PM’s party and Northern League winning municipal battles
Left and populists ahead in polls but Berlusconi waits in wings for comeback
Moderate leaders have mistaken the expedient for the universally true
Five Star’s bright prospects heighten anxiety about political and financial instability
Support for ‘German-style’ voting system that could mean parties sharing power
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