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Epifani has 'broad backing' to lead Democratic Party

Centre-left group without chief after Bersani's resignation

10 May, 19:03
Epifani has 'broad backing' to lead Democratic Party (see previous) (ANSA) - Rome, May 10 - Democratic Party (PD) organizers announced Friday there was "broad backing" for former trade unionist Guglielmo Epifani to be made the caretaker leader of the party.

"At the end of two days of consultation and vetting, Epifani received broad backing," said a statement from the center-left party, who has been without a chief since Pier Luigi Bersani resigned last month.

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