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Italy's Letta begins tricky coalition talks

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 22:15

Italian moderate leftist Enrico Letta begins complex talks on Thursday on forming a new coalition government aimed at tackling what the prime minister-designate called a social "emergency". The 46-year-old Letta -- who would be one of Europe's youngest leaders if he succeeds -- has said he wants a government that is more in tune with the needs of ordinary Italians and that can steer away from harsh austerity measures.

Moderate leftist Letta nominated to lead Italy

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 18:15

An Italian leftist politician, Enrico Letta, was nominated to be the new prime minister on Wednesday, bringing to an end a bitter two-month deadlock on forming a new government with the imminent launch of a coalition between right, centre and left. Letta said many Italians were "suffering" from the economic crisis and promised to tackle job losses, company closures, growing poverty as well as the lack of opportunity for young people.

Moderate leftist Letta nominated to lead Italy

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 15:31

Italian leftist Letta receives PM nomination

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 12:31

Italian leftist Enrico Letta was nominated to be the new prime minister on Wednesday, bringing to an end a bitter two-month deadlock on forming a new government with the imminent launch of a coalition between right, centre and left. Letta said many Italians were "suffering" from the economic crisis and promised to tackle job losses, company closures, growing poverty as well as the lack of opportunity for young people.

Analysis - Italy crisis close to an end but problems not over

Thomson ReutersApril 24, 2013 12:00

By Barry Moody ROME (Reuters) - Months of paralysing political deadlock seem close to an end in Italy with a new government possible by early next week, but there are many questions over how long the stability can last. Centre-left deputy leader Enrico Letta, 46, on Wednesday accepted a mandate from President Giorgio Napolitano to form a broad-based coalition government, which is expected to be a mix of technocrats and politicians.

President asks Letta to form gov't in Italy

Agencia EFEApril 24, 2013 09:16

Rome, Apr 24 (EFE).- Enrico Letta, deputy secretary of the center-left Democratic Party, or PD, was asked by President Giorgio Napolitano on Wednesday to form a new government in Italy. Letta, who announced plans to resign from the PD leadership last Friday in response to party secretary-general Pier Luigi Bersani's resignation, agreed to serve as prime minister but "with reservations." The politician plans to hold meetings in the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday to gauge the viability of forming a new government.

No easy task for moderate Letta as Italy's next premier

Thomson ReutersApril 24, 2013 09:15

By Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) - There is much about 46-year-old Enrico Letta, named as Italy's new prime minister designate on Wednesday, that is likely to please financial markets and Rome's international partners. He is young, moderate and pro-European, and despite his low public profile he has been a member of the European political elite for many years. Letta speaks fluent English and has a sound grasp of economics.

Enrico Letta: Child prodigy of Italian politics

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 08:45

Enrico Letta, who was nominated to be Italy's next prime minister on Wednesday, is the Europhile deputy leader of the leftist Democratic Party who at 46 already has extensive government experience. His age counted in his favour amid calls for a generational turnover, as did his "post-ideological" image which makes him an ideal guarantor for a grand coalition government. Despite his age, Letta has already served in four governments, including stints as minister for Europe and for trade and industry starting in centre-left cabinets from the late 1990s.

Italian leftist Letta receives PM nomination

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 08:31

Italian leftist Enrico Letta was nominated to be the new prime minister on Wednesday, bringing to an end a bitter two-month deadlock on forming a new government with the imminent launch of a coalition between right, centre and left. Letta said Italy was "suffering" from the economic crisis and promised to tackle job losses, company closures, growing poverty and the lack of opportunity for young people, who are forced to leave the country.

Enrico Letta: Child prodigy of Italian politics

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 07:01

Enrico Letta, set to be nominated to be Italy's next prime minister on Wednesday, is the Europhile deputy leader of the leftist Democratic Party who at 46 already has extensive government experience. His age counted in his favour amid calls for a generational turnover, as did his "post-ideological" image which makes him an ideal guarantor for a grand coalition government. Despite his age, Letta has already served in four governments, including stints as minister for Europe and for trade and industry starting in centre-left cabinets from the late 1990s.