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Final Italian coalition deal reached, Five Star party says

Italy's populist 5-Star Movement on Friday said it has reached a final deal on a coalition government program with the far-right League.

DPA WORLD
Published May 18,2018
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Italy's anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) says it has reached a final deal on a coalition government programme with the far-right League.

"Today we have finally set in all its parts the contract for a government of change. I am really happy," M5S leader Luigi Di Maio writes on the party's website.

The contract will be submitted to the approval of M5S members in an online vote. Di Maio said it would take place Friday from 10 am to 8 pm (0800-1800 GMT).

The League is also expected to consult its grassroots about the deal, organizing informal voting stations in public places during the weekend.