Now playing Next Italy Shut out but revved up: could Italy's Salvini thrive in opposition? Out of the government, but not out of the picture: The far-right League Party's charismatic leader Matteo Salvini has been the dominant figure in Italian politics in recent months, but he may be more powerful still in the opposition. 29/08/2019
Now playing Next Italy 'Time for a new humanism': Conte hints at change in refugee policy Five Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio has confirmed plans for a new coalition with the Democratic Party. But, before it can happen, Italy's president must agree to it. 28/08/2019
Now playing Next World How far will parties compromise for a new Italian government? Francesco Daveri, a professor at the Bocconi School of Management, spoke to Euronews about the potential pitfalls, and points of consensus in any future Italian government. 28/08/2019
Now playing Next World Italy's politicians fail to reach agreement on new government A failure to reach a consensus improves Matteo Salvini's chances of getting his wish of new elections. 26/08/2019
Now playing Next World Forcing Salvini to the opposition benches could change his behaviour, says pollster Italy's firebrand interior minister could be pushed out of government 22/08/2019
Now playing Next World “It’s not going to be easy” - Italian MPs debate potential coalition Michele Sodano and Lia Quartapelle 21/08/2019
Now playing Next Italy Italy president holding talks to find new government after Conte quits Italy's president, Sergio Mattarella, is beginning two days of consultations with political parties in the hope of finding a majority for a new government. 20/08/2019
Now playing Next Italy Italy government feud: PM Conte slams minister Salvini as 'disloyal' Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called Matteo Salvini "disloyal" and "obsessed with immigration" in an open letter. 15/08/2019
Now playing Next Italy High speed rail project gains support of Italian Prime Minister Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, has confirmed his support for the high-speed rail project between Turin and Lyon - known as TAV. But the project has been a great source of friction between the coalition partners of the government. 26/07/2019
Now playing Next Italy Italian PM stands by League over Russia funding scandal Italy's prime minister Giuseppe Conte has stood by Matteo Salvini's League party amid accusations it sought illicit funds from Russia. 24/07/2019
Now playing Next Italy Tussle between Sea-Watch migrant rescue ship and Italian government continues The tussle between the Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship and the Italian government continues as the coast guard has blocked its access to Lampedusa 27/06/2019
Now playing Next World Giuseppe Conte threatens to go if Italian coalition can't work together Work it out, or I'm out: that's the message from Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to the Italian governing coalition of the League Party and the Five Star movement. 04/06/2019
Now playing Next World Road Trip Europe Day 19 Milan: We look at today's papers in Italy Italian politics and national issues tend to be the predominant stories in Italian daily newspapers, rather than a focus on international concerns. 11/04/2019
Now playing Next World Juncker urges Italy to strengthen its economy EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has asked Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to spur economic growth in light of Italy's economic contraction. 03/04/2019
Now playing Next Italy Italy joins China's Belt and Road plan The "Belt and Road" infrastructure project hopes to link China to Europe and speed up the process of getting goods to markets. Italy is the first member of the Group of Seven industrialised powers to endorse such a deal. 24/03/2019
Now playing Next world news Theresa May as bad at pool as she is at Brexit Theresa May's dialogue with European leaders takes a new turn as she approaches the baize with Italy's Giuseppe Conte 25/02/2019
Now playing Next Italy Watch: Budget battle as scuffles erupt in Italian parliament A session in the Italian parliament's lower house was marred by scuffles between MPs over the 2019 budget bill. 28/12/2018
Now playing Next Italy 2018 review: EU and Rome at loggerheads over budget and debt 2018 review: EU and Rome at loggerheads over budget and debt 26/12/2018
Now playing Next Italy Italy floods leave 30 dead — 'illegal building' targeted by court At least 30 people have been killed over the past week in storms, tornadoes, floods, mudslides and gale-force winds across Italy. 04/11/2018
Now playing Next Italy At least 9 dead in Italy as storms cause chaos in Europe Violent gales, heavy rains and snowfall have hit Europe, leaving at least nine people dead in Italy and cutting off roads and electricity. 29/10/2018