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Summary:
Reports and analyses relating to the resignation of Italy's Prime Minister Enrico Letta following the adoption by his own Democratic Party (Partito Democratico - PD) of a call for a new administration.
Further information:
The centre-left Democratic Party (DP) voted on 14 February 2013 against Enrico Letta remaining in his position as Italy's Prime Minister, after accusing him of failing to tackle the country's ailing economy. The move was led by Matteo Renzi, who had recently been elected party leader. Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano eventually asked Mr Renzi to form a new government on 17 February. The newly-appointed Prime Minister promised rapid reforms to revive the economy.
Mr Letta had been appointed Prime Minister in April 2013 following a cross-party effort to overcome political deadlock after inconclusive election results.
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European Commission: Statement, 14/02/2014: President Barroso on the situation in Italy
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_14_8
- News
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The Local (Italy), 13/02/2014: Italian PM resigns, paving way for Renzi
http://www.thelocal.it/20140213/italys-governing-party-backs-call-for-change
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Deutsche Welle, 13/02/2014: Italy's Prime Minister Enrico Letta to resign
http://dw.de/p/1B8Fi
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The Guardian, 13/02/2014: Italian PM Enrico Letta to resign
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/13/italian-pm-enrico-letta-to-resign
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BBC News, 13/02/2014: Italy PM Letta's rival Renzi calls for new government
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26177042
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The Guardian, 13/02/2014: Italy needs new government to replace Enrico Letta's, says Matteo Renzi
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/13/italy-new-government-enrico-letta-matteo-renzi
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EurActiv, 13/02/2014: Letta feels the heat from ambitious rival
https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/letta-feels-the-heat-from-ambitious-rival/
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The New York Times, 13/02/2014: Italy’s Prime Minister Announces Resignation Amid Party Revolt
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/14/world/europe/italys-prime-minister-resigns-amid-party-revolt.html
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BBC News, 14/02/2014: Italian PM Enrico Letta to tender resignation on Friday
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26181569
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EUObserver, 14/02/2014: Younger rival ousts Italian PM
http://euobserver.com/political/123145
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EurActiv, 14/02/2014: Italy PM Letta to resign on Friday, Renzi seen taking over
https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/italy-pm-letta-to-resign-on-friday-renzi-seen-taking-over/
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Euronews, 14/02/2014: Enrico Letta to resign: Italy faces its third administration in a year
http://www.euronews.com/2014/02/14/enrico-letta-to-resign-italy-faces-its-third-administration-in-a-year/
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Deutsche Welle, 14/02/2014: Italian political star Renzi aims for prime minister's office
http://dw.de/p/1B8P5
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BBC News, 14/02/2014: Florence mayor Matteo Renzi set to be Italian PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26193130
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Euronews, 16/02/2014: Italian president calls Renzi to Monday morning meeting
http://www.euronews.com/2014/02/16/italian-president-calls-renzi-to-monday-morning-meeting/
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The Guardian, 16/02/2014: Italian president set to ask Matteo Renzi to form new government
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/16/italy-matteo-renzi-government
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BBC News, 17/02/2014: Italy president asks Matteo Renzi to be next PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26222179
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Euronews, 17/02/2014: Florence mayor in running to become Italy’s youngest ever PM
http://www.euronews.com/2014/02/17/florence-mayor-in-running-to-become-italy-s-youngest-ever-pm/
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Deutsche Welle, 17/02/2014: Napolitano nominates Renzi prime minister in Italy
http://dw.de/p/1BAA9
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EurActiv, 18/02/2014: Renzi poised to form Italian government, promises rapid change
https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/renzi-poised-to-form-italian-government-promises-rapid-change/
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The Local (Italy), 19/02/2014: Renzi takeover is a 'blow to democracy' for Italians
https://www.thelocal.it/20140219/italians-see-renzi-takeover-as-a-blow-to-democracy
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BBC News, 19/02/2014: Anti-elite activist Grillo lambasts Italy PM-designate Renzi
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26261322
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The Local (Italy), 19/02/2014: Grillo declares 'war' as Berlusconi backs Renzi
https://www.thelocal.it/20140219/grillo-declares-war-as-berlusconi-backs-renzi
- Commentary and Analysis
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Corriere della Sera, 12/02/2014: Letta Cools to Rushing Renzi
http://www.corriere.it/english/14_febbraio_12/letta-cools-to-rushing-renzi-5e67b6c2-93e3-11e3-ab25-cf30a50da2ae.shtml
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Corriere della Sera, 14/02/2014: 50 Candidates for Renzi’ 12-strong Lean Team
http://www.corriere.it/english/14_febbraio_14/50-candidates-for-renzi-12-strong-lean-team-10558652-9579-11e3-9c90-b9ccf089642e.shtml
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La Stampa, 14/02/2014: The world once again astonished at Italy (via Euro|topics)
http://archiv.eurotopics.net/en/home/medienindex/media_articles/archiv_article/ARTICLE138405-The-world-once-again-astonished-at-Italy
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The Local (Italy), 14/02/2014: Why Italy's 'palace coup' is bad for democracy
https://www.thelocal.it/20140214/italys-palace-coup-is-bad-news-for-democracy
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BBC News, 16/02/2014: Italians keen to gamble on unelected Matteo Renzi
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26218177
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Euro|topics, February 2014: Renzi set to be Italy's new PM
http://archiv.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/aeltere/NEWSLETTER-2014-02-17-Renzi-set-to-be-Italy-s-new-PM
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LSE: EUROPP Blog, 17/02/2014: Matteo Renzi’s transition to power is a gamble not just for his party, but for the Italian political system as a whole
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2014/02/17/matteo-renzis-transition-to-power-is-a-gamble-not-just-for-his-party-but-for-the-italian-political-system-as-a-whole/
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Euro|topics, February 2014: Renzi wants quick reforms
http://archiv.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/aeltere/NEWSLETTER-2014-02-18-Renzi-wants-quick-reforms
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