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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
Angelo Amante

Italy's 5-Star leader pledges to support Draghi despite schism

FILE PHOTO: Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte looks on during a news conference to discuss the 5-Star political party, in Rome, Italy, June 28, 2021. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Italy's 5-Star Movement is not considering leaving Mario Draghi's government, party chief Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday, dismissing suggestions he could withdraw after his group broke in two.

Following weeks of tension with Conte, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio left the 5-Star to form a new parliamentary group, in a schism that threatens to bring fresh instability to Draghi's broad coalition.

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