Italy's Renzi says expects government in place by Monday

Italian Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi arrives to lead consultations with leaders of Italian parties at the Parliament in Rome February 19, 2014. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi said he expected his new government to be in place in time for a formal vote of confidence in parliament on Monday, after he wrapped up consultations with the main political parties.

"I'm convinced that the conditions are in place to do good work," Renzi told reporters on Wednesday after completing talks with parliamentary groups.