(ANSA) - Rome, August 23 - Italian President Sergio
Mattarella has called for the government crisis to be resolved
quickly, within days.
More consultations will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"Only governments that pass a vote of confidence in the
parliament with agreement on a program to govern the country are
possible," the head of state said. "Otherwise elections will be
called."
On Friday afternoon there will be an initial meeting between
the 5-Star Movement (M5S) and the Democratic Party (PD).
M5S leaders met Thursday night to discuss strategy.
Italian president wants govt crisis
M5S meets over the night, M5S and PD to meet Friday afternoon