Over the past week, the coalitions which will compete in April’s elections have become clearer.
On the left, agreement has been reached between the Partito Democratico and Italia dei Valori [IdV]. The two have promised to run together in 2008 with separate symbols but a common prime-ministerial candidate; after the election, they intend to merge.
Agreement could [...]
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