Italy’s EU presidency was once again shrouded in uncertainty last night…

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Series Details 15/02/96, Volume 2, Number 07
Publication Date 15/02/1996
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Date: 15/02/1996

...after Prime Minister-designate Antonio Maccanico abandoned attempts to form a government, following the collapse of cross-party talks between the country's political groups. Italian President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro must now decide whether to call an early election or try to keep the existing administration in office until Italy hands over the presidency.

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