Italy’s Elections: Possible Results and Implications for the EU
Italy’s Elections: Possible Results and Implications for the EU

Author(s): Jolanta Szymańska
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Italy; European Union; Italian parliamentary elections; forming a new government; Italian political scene;
Summary/Abstract: On 4 March, parliamentary elections will take place in Italy. According to polls, none of the political parties has a chance to stand alone. What’s more, the likely coalitions would not guarantee a majority sufficient to form a government. The uncertainty on the Italian political scene after these elections will be a challenge for the European Union. The results may delay the EU reform process inaugurated after the Brexit referendum, especially since Eurosceptic parties will play an important role in the Italian elections.

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